We offer many funding opportunities for graduates, including grants and bursaries, and we encourage you to apply.
All subjects: for 2026 entry
Raymond-Sisam Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship is aimed at students normally resident in New Zealand, studying for a graduate course in any subject. The successful applicant will receive £8,000 per annum for the duration of their course fee liability. The scholarship is open to new graduate students commencing graduate study at St Hilda's College in October 2026. Applicants should apply through the university admissions process in the normal way by the January deadline, then email St Hilda's asking to be considered for this scholarship. Selection for the Raymond-Sisam Graduate Scholarship will be made on the basis of academic excellence. Before awarding any Scholarship, the College must be satisfied that sufficient funding is available to cover course fees. The College reviews applications in April and notifies applicants during the first week of May.
Humanities: for 2026 entry
Kojo Minta Graduate Scholarship (supported by the Mabbs/Beale fund)
This scholarship is aimed at students studying for a graduate course in a Humanities subject. The successful applicant will receive £8,000 per annum for the duration of their course fee liability. The scholarship is open to new graduate students commencing graduate study at St Hilda's College in October 2026. Applicants should apply through the university admissions process in the normal way by the January deadline, then email St Hilda's asking to be considered for this scholarship. Selection for the Kojo Minta Graduate Scholarship will be made on the basis of academic excellence. Before awarding any Scholarship, the College must be satisfied that sufficient funding is available to cover course fees. The College reviews applications in April and notifies applicants during the first week of May.
LAW: for 2026 entry
Kirby Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship is for students studying for a one-year graduate taught course in Law (e.g. the BCL, MJur or MSc). The successful applicant will receive £8,000. The scholarship is open to new graduate students commencing graduate study at St Hilda's College in October 2026. Applicants should apply through the university admissions process in the normal way by the January deadline, then email St Hilda's asking to be considered for this scholarship. Selection for the Kirby Graduate Scholarship will be made on the basis of academic excellence. Before awarding any Scholarship, the College must be satisfied that sufficient funding is available to cover course fees. The College reviews applications in April and notifies applicants during the first week of May.
Politics: for 2026 entry
Social Sciences Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship is aimed at students studying for a graduate course in Politics. The successful applicant will receive £8,000 per annum for the duration of their course fee liability. The scholarship is open to new graduate students commencing graduate study at St Hilda's College in October 2026. Applicants should apply through the university admissions process in the normal way by the January deadline, then email St Hilda's asking to be considered for this scholarship. Selection for the Social Sciences Graduate Scholarship will be made on the basis of academic excellence. Before awarding any Scholarship, the College must be satisfied that sufficient funding is available to cover course fees. The College reviews applications in April and notifies applicants during the first week of May.
St Hilda's College Linked University Awards (Fully Funded UK/ROI or EU/Overseas Awards)
There is no separate application form for the Clarendon Award. All you need to do to be considered is apply for a graduate course starting in October 2026, by the deadline in January 2026 (as appropriate for the subject, see the application guide on the University website for further information). Details about how to state your College preference are also given in the application guide.
Sciences: for 2026 entry
The Oxford-Mary Frances Wagley Graduate Scholarship, awarded in partnership with the Clarendon Fund
This three/four-year scholarship is aimed at students studying for a DPhil in a science (preferably natural science) subject and covers course fees plus a generous grant for living expenses. The Oxford-Mary Frances Wagley Graduate Scholarship, awarded in partnership with the Clarendon Fund, is available for October 2026 entry.
Applications through departments
English: Fully funded award (UK level of funding) for 2026 entry
Griffiths Memorial Scholarship
St Hilda’s is associated with the Jeremy Griffiths Memorial Studentship. This studentship, which is restricted to Home Students, assists one year of graduate study on either the MSt in English (650-1550), or the MPhil in English Studies (Medieval Period). The studentship includes the following: course fees (at the UK rate), a maintenance grant, and free accommodation in College. To be considered for the Jeremy Griffiths Memorial Studentship you must apply through the university admissions process by the January deadline. Find out how to apply for the Griffiths Memorial Scholarship.
Other funds available to applicants to St Hilda's College
Indian Students
The Oxford and Cambridge Society of India
A scholarship of Rs. 1,00,000 to any Indian student who has secured admission at St Hilda's College. The scholarship is donated by Ritika Dhamija (St Hilda's, Physics, 2003) and is available every year. Interviews for this scholarship take place around July every year, the exact dates being reflected on the website.
Application Forms for the Scholarship are available online.