Oxford University offers Reach Oxford Scholarship for Developing Country Students to study any of the courses (except medicine) in the UK. A number of Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) are offered to students from low-income countries, for political or financial reasons.
Another major reason why Reach Oxford Scholarships for Undergraduates at Oxford University in the UK could be offered to students may be because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries.
The University is unable to consider any scholarship applications from students who have not been offered a place at Oxford. The University is not responsible for the content of external sites advertising the scheme and would encourage applicants to read the following details to check their eligibility
Reach Oxford Scholarship for Developing Countries Brief Description
- Deadline: 15 Oct 2025/4 Feb 2026 (annual)
- Study in: UK
- Course starts October 2026
- Course Level: The studentships are available for pursuing an undergraduate degree level at Oxford University
- Study Subject: All subjects in the course listing except medicine
- Award: Tuition fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses, and one return airfare per year
- Number of Awards: Around 2-3 awards per year
- Nationality: Applicants must be nationals of countries who receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
- Development (OECD)
- The award can be taken in the UK
Am I Eligible for Reach Oxford Scholarships for Undergraduates
| Nationality: | Applicants must be nationals of countries who receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): Afghanistan; Albania; Algeria; Angola; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Belarus; Belize; Benin; Bhutan; Bolivia; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Botswana; Brazil; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cambodia; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Central African Rep.; Chad; China; Colombia; Comoros; Congo, Dem. Rep.; Congo, Rep.; Costa Rica; Côte d’Ivoire; Cuba; Djibouti; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; Egypt; El Salvador; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Eswatini; Ethiopia; Fiji; Gabon; Gambia; Georgia; Ghana; Grenada; Guatemala; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Haiti; Honduras; India; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Jamaica; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kiribati; Korea, Dem. People’s Rep.; Kosovo; Kyrgyz Rep.; Laos; Lebanon; Lesotho; Liberia; Libya; Madagascar; Malawi; Malaysia; Maldives; Mali; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; Mauritius; Mexico; Micronesia, Federated States; Moldova; Mongolia; Montenegro; Montserrat; Morocco; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nauru; Nepal; Nicaragua; Niger; Nigeria; Niue; North Macedonia; Pakistan; Palau; Panama; Papua New Guinea; Paraguay; Peru; Philippines; Rwanda; Saint Helena; Samoa; São Tomé and Príncipe; Senegal; Serbia; Sierra Leone; Solomon Islands; Somalia; South Africa; South Sudan; Sri Lanka; St. Lucia; St. Vincent and Grenadines; Sudan; Suriname; Syria; Tajikistan; Tanzania; Thailand; Timor-Leste; Togo; Tokelau; Tonga; Tunisia; Turkey; Turkmenistan; Tuvalu; Uganda; Ukraine; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Venezuela; Vietnam; Wallis and Futuna; West Bank and Gaza Strip; Yemen; Zambia; Zimbabwe. |
| Fee status: | Overseas |
| Level of study: | Undergraduate |
| Year of study: | New students |
| Subject: | All subjects in the course listing, except medicine |
| College: | Not all colleges are able to offer Reach Oxford Scholarships every year. If you are accepted by a college that is not participating in the scheme, this will not prevent you from applying for and being awarded a scholarship. If your application is successful, arrangements will be made to transfer you between colleges. |
| Other criteria: | This scheme is only suitable for candidates who have received an offer and who are of the highest academic ability. Financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection. Applicants should be intending to return to their country of ordinary residence following their studies. Priority will be given to students who have not studied at the undergraduate level before. |
How to Apply for Reach Oxford Scholarship for Developing Countries
How do I apply for Reach Oxford Scholarships for Developing Country Students 2026
- You must make an application to the University of Oxford for an undergraduate course through UCAS by 15 October 2025, and be successful in gaining a place.
- If you are offered a place at the University of Oxford for an undergraduate course for 2026 entry, you should apply online by 12 noon (UK time) on 4 February 2026. Please note that the applications for 2026 entry will open on the 14 January 2026.
- For 2026 entry applicants who apply by the scholarship deadline, the selection process will be undertaken in March 2026.
- Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by May 2026.
To be considered for the scholarship, you must have made an application to the University through UCAS by 15 October 2025 and been successful in gaining a place. If you are offered a place at the University of Oxford for an undergraduate course for 2026 entry, you should read the guidance notes, review the application questions and complete the Undergraduate scholarships application online form by 12 noon (UK time) on 4 February 2026. Please note that the applications for 2026 entry will open on the 14 January 2026.
NOTE: If you hold an offer for deferred entry for an undergraduate course at Oxford, and you’d like to apply for an Oxford University scholarship, please apply for Reach Oxford Scholarship in January of the year you will start your Oxford course (eg in January 2026 if you hold an offer to start in October 2026).
The university can only consider applications for undergraduate scholarships once
