Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesSouth Africa, Egypt
Host CountryUK
Area of StudyIT, Engineering
Application Deadline31 January 2027
Scholarship TypeMasters
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2666
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About This Scholarship

The Oxford Optiver Foundation Scholarship supports talented female students from low- and middle-income nations pursuing taught master’s degrees in STEM fields at the University of Oxford. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including tuition and a living stipend, alongside mentoring and academic assistance.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full tuition covered
  • Large living subsidy
  • Specialized introductory events
  • Mentoring
  • Ongoing academic assistance

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a female applicant living in a qualified low- or middle-income country.
  • 2 Gender must be represented as female on formal identity documents such as passports or visas.
  • 3 Must select an approved master’s course in Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Science, or related mathematical institutes.
  • 4 Must not be currently enrolled at Oxford or holding delayed offers.

How to Apply

1
Submit your graduate degree application to the University of Oxford by the regular program deadlines in November 2026, December 2026, or January 2027.
2
Complete and submit the extra scholarship form as required by the socioeconomic assessment system.
3
Wait for notification from the university by May 2027 if selected.
📅 1 year

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