We encourage you to apply for our funding opportunities for graduates.
Humanities: for 2027 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 2027. 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.
St Hilda's College Linked University Awards (Fully Funded UK/ROI or EU/Overseas Awards)
There is no separate application form or extra supporting documentation required for the Clarendon Awards below: all you need to do is submit your graduate application by the December or January deadline for your course. Based on the information supplied in your graduate application, you will be automatically considered where you meet the eligibility criteria using academic merit and/or potential as the basis on which award decisions are made. For more information please see the Standard scholarship selection terms.
Sciences: FOR 2027 ENTRY
The Paula Heister Graduate Scholarship, awarded in partnership with the Clarendon Fund
This one-year scholarship is aimed at students studying for an MSc in Medical Sciences, with a preference for Neuroscience, and covers course fees plus a generous grant for living expenses. The Paula Heister Graduate Scholarship, awarded in partnership with the Clarendon Fund, is available for October 2027 entry.
Social Sciences: FOR 2027 ENTRY
The Social Sciences Graduate Scholarship, awarded in partnership with the Clarendon Fund
This scholarship is aimed at students studying for any subject in the Social Sciences, with a preference for Law or Politics, and covers course fees plus a generous grant for living expenses. The Social Sciences Graduate Scholarship, awarded in partnership with the Clarendon Fund, is available for October 2027 entry.
Applications through departments
English: Fully funded award (UK level of funding) for 2027 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.