The Black Academic Futures Scholarships offer UK Black and mixed Black students financial support to pursue graduate study at Oxford.
These awards are made possible by the generous support of funding partners across the University, colleges, and beyond. The scholarships are open to all academic subjects.
Each scholarship will cover your course fees in full and will provide you with a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for your course.
When is the deadline for applications?
December or January 2026 (depending on your course’s specific graduate application deadline).
Describe the award to me:
The Black Academic Futures Scholarships at the University of Oxford provide full financial support to UK Black and mixed Black students pursuing postgraduate study. These awards aim to increase the representation of Black students at Oxford and support their academic and personal development through funding and mentorship.
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Which fields qualify?
All academic subjects at Oxford are eligible. Some funding is dedicated to specific courses.
The type:
Master’s and DPhil (Doctoral) — both full-time and part-time.
Who is eligible to apply?
- Applicants of Black or mixed Black ethnicity (African, Caribbean, or other Black backgrounds).
- Ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom for at least three years before the course start date.
- Must hold an offer for a taught or research postgraduate degree at Oxford starting in the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Residence in the UK must not have been primarily for full-time education (except temporary residence abroad for employment).
How Do They Choose Applicants?
- Based on academic merit and potential.
- Assessed through a cross-divisional selection process once applicants have received a course offer.
- Successful candidates are chosen jointly by academic departments and the University’s scholarship committees.
Which nations are qualified?
United Kingdom (UK) — applicants who are ordinarily resident in the UK.
Where will the prize be accepted?
At the University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
How Many Honors?
A limited number of awards are offered annually, depending on available funding partners and college contributions.
What Advantage Does the Award Offer?
- Full coverage of course fees
- Living cost grant for the full duration of the course
- Access to an on-course support programme, including:
- Induction events
- Mentorship and academic support
- Networking and social opportunities with other Black Academic Futures Scholars
What’s the Duration of the Award?
Covers the entire period of fee liability for the chosen postgraduate course.
How do I Apply?
- Submit your graduate course application to Oxford by the December or January deadline.
- Indicate your ethnicity information in the application form.
- No separate application or additional documents are required.
Eligible applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
👉 University of Oxford – Black Academic Futures Scholarships
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