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Postgraduate

scholarships

Postgraduate Scholarships at

Trinity

Trinity College offers a number of scholarships for graduate students. The scholarships offered for the 2024/25 academic year are listed below.

How to apply for a graduate scholarship at Trinity

There is no separate application form for the College’s named scholarships. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship at Trinity, you must submit your graduate application to the University by the January deadline for your course. Full guidance on submitting your application for graduate study is available on the University’s Graduate Admissions webpages.

In order to be considered for the College’s scholarships, you are advised to nominate Trinity as your preferred college on the graduate application form, although the College’s final decision may not be restricted to those who have nominated it. Initial selection of scholarship candidates is made in consultation with the relevant faculty or department, which submits recommendations for final selection by the College. Any questions should be addressed to Trinity’s Graduate and Academic Administrator.

When you will hear if you have been successful

The College will make its decision after the relevant department or faculty has considered all the eligible candidates applying by the January deadline. In practice, this is usually in mid-April or early May. As soon as the decision is made, our Graduate and Academic Administrator will contact the successful candidate(s).

Graduate Scholarships for

DPhil Courses

For DPhil courses starting in October 2024

Trinity College proposes to offer the following doctoral awards for October 2024 entry. However, the College reserves the right to not make a given award or to make an award in a different subject if necessary. 

Birkett Scholarship in Inorganic Chemistry

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry linked with environmental research for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or departmental funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place on the DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Max Beloff Scholarship in History

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in History for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or departmental funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award holder’s fee liability period (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place on the DPhil in History will be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Oxford - Cecil Lubbock Scholarship in English Language and Literature

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in English Language and Literature for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will cover full home fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place for entry in October 2024 for the DPhil in English Language and Literature will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Oxford - Cecil Lubbock in Scholarship in Theology

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Theology for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will cover full home fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place for entry in October 2024 for the DPhil in Theology will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Oxford - Elizabeth Murphy Graduate Scholarship in Medical Sciences or Biochemistry (Oncology)

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Medical Sciences or Biochemistry (Oncology) for entry in October 2024. The research area of the DPhil must be directly related to ovarian cancer. This scholarship will cover full home fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place at Oxford for the DPhil in either Medical Sciences or Biochemistry working in an area related to finding a cure for ovarian cancer, from October 2024 who are proposing to work in the specified area will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Oxford - Pearson Scholarship in Classics

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Ancient History for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will cover full home fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place for entry in October 2024 for the DPhil in Ancient History will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Oxford - Sir Ivor Roberts Scholarship in History of Art

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in History of Art for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will cover full home fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place for entry in October 2024 for the DPhil in History of Art will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Titley Scholarship in Biochemistry

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Biochemistry for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or departmental funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award holder’s fee liability period (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place on a DPhil in Biochemistry will be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Trinity College Graduate Scholarship in Law

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Law for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or departmental funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place on the DPhil in Law will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Trinity College Graduate Scholarship in Philosophy

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Philosophy for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or departmental funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place on the DPhil in Philosophy will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Trinity College Graduate Scholarship in Physics

A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Physics for entry in October 2024. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or departmental funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place on the DPhil in Physics will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Graduate Scholarships for

Masters (or equivalent)

For Masters (or equivalent) courses starting in October 2024

Trinity College proposes to offer the following masters (or equivalent) awards for October 2024 entry. However, the College reserves the right to not make a given award or to make an award in a different subject if necessary.

Michael and Judith Beloff Scholarship for the BCL

This scholarship was established by Michael Beloff, former President of Trinity College and a prominent barrister, and his wife Judith Beloff. It is open to all applicants for the BCL for entry in October 2024. Preference will normally be given to academically outstanding applicants intending to practice at the Bar of England and Wales. The scholarship is worth £10,000 p.a.; this funding will be match-funded by the Faculty of Law to bring the total value of the scholarship to £20,000. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for the BCL starting in October 2024 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Said MBA Scholarships

The Said Foundation Scholarships were established by Wafic Said, an Honorary Fellow of Trinity College. In 2024, two scholarships will be offered to academically outstanding applicants for the MBA. The value of each of the scholarships for 2024 entry is £8,000 p.a. Candidates for the scholarship will be nominated to Trinity College by the Said Business School; there is no additional application form. The successful candidates will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Two Mitchell Scholarships for Humanities or Social Sciences

Professor John Mitchell was an Old Member of Trinity College who left a substantial bequest to the College which now funds the Mitchell Scholarships. It is available for entry to a one-year, or two-year Masters course (or equivalent, e.g. BCL, BPhil Philosophy) in any Humanities or Social Science subject which Trinity offers. Under the terms of the endowment, the availability of scholarships is restricted to undergraduate Exhibitioners or Scholars who are in their final year at Trinity College in 2023-24, and will be undertaking a Masters course at Trinity College directly upon graduating. For October 2024, Trinity College will be able to offer up to two awards, each to a maximum of £15,000 towards fees and living expenses. All eligible applicants offered a place at Trinity College for October 2024 will automatically be considered for this scholarship; there is no additional application form. Successful candidates will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Dick Frederiks Scholarship in History

The Dick Fredericks Scholarship is open to academically outstanding international candidates who have been accepted on to a one-year History MSt course for entry in October 2024. Preference may be given to candidates who are residents of the United States of America. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g., Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover up to the cost of full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2024 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Jeffrey Abbot Scholarship for Masters (or equivalent) courses in any subject offered by Trinity College.

The Jeffrey Abbot Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who play either women’s or men’s rugby at university level, and who have been accepted on to a Masters (or equivalent) course in any subject offered by Trinity College for entry in October 2024. The Scholarship is worth up to £10,000 p.a.; it may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon) to cover up to full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2024 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Jeffrey Abbot Scholarship for Masters (or equivalent) courses in any subject offered by Trinity College.

The Jeffrey Abbot Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who will make a net contribution to college activities; for example, through drama, music, sport, writing, or playing a role in the College’s access work, and who have been accepted on to a Masters (or equivalent) course in any subject offered by Trinity College for entry in October 2023. The Scholarship is worth up to £10,000 p.a.; it may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon) to cover up to full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2024 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Oxford – Wordsworth Scholarship in English

The Oxford – Wordsworth Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who have been accepted on a one-year English MSt course for entry in October 2024. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover up to the cost of full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2024 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Sir Roger Fry Scholarship in Humanities or Social Sciences

Sir Roger Fry Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who are residents of Spain (or academically outstanding residents from the rest of Europe, excluding the UK), and who have been accepted on any one-year Humanities or Social Science Masters course offered by Trinity College for entry in October 2024. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon) to cover up to the cost of full fees (at home or international level) and a maintenance grant at the level of the appropriate research council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2024 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2024.

Trinity College Graduate Scholarship in History

The Trinity College Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who have been accepted on a one-year History MSt course for entry in October 2023. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover up to the cost of full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2023 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.