Trinity College Postgraduate Scholarships at Oxford University 2023/24
Trinity College offers a number of scholarships for graduate students. Scholarships offered for the 2023/24 academic year are listed below.
How to apply for a graduate scholarship at Trinity
There is no separate application form for the College’s named scholarships. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship at Trinity, you must submit your graduate application to the University by the January deadline for your course. Full guidance on submitting your application for graduate study is available on the University’s Graduate Admissions webpages.
In order to be considered for the College’s scholarships, you are advised to nominate Trinity as your preferred college on the graduate application form, although the College’s final decision may not be restricted to those who have nominated it. Initial selection of scholarship candidates is made in consultation with the relevant faculty or department, which submits recommendations for final selection by the College. Any questions should be addressed to Trinity’s Graduate and Academic Administrator.
When you will hear if you have been successful
The College will make its decision after the relevant department or faculty has considered all the eligible candidates applying by the January deadline. In practice, this is usually in mid-April or early May. As soon as the decision is made, our Graduate and Academic Administrator will contact the successful candidate(s).
Graduate Scholarships for
DPhil Courses
For DPhil courses starting in October 2023
Trinity College proposes to offer the following doctoral awards for October 2023 entry. However, the College reserves the right to not make a given award or to make an award in a different subject if necessary.
Birkett Scholarship in Inorganic Chemistry
A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry linked with environmental research for entry in October 2023. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or departmental funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place on the DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Birkett Scholarship in Physical Chemistry
A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Physical Chemistry linked with environmental research for entry in October 2023. This scholarship will be combined with funding from the Department of Chemistry to cover full fees (home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place on the DPhil in Physical Chemistry will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Christie Miller Scholarship in History of Art
A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in History of Art for entry in October 2023. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place for entry in October 2023 on the DPhil in History of Art will be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2022.
Melvin Young Scholarship in Economics
The Melvin Young Scholarship is open to candidates who have been accepted on the DPhil in Economics for entry in October 2023. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council for the duration of the award-holders fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place on the DPhil in Economics will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Sir Roger Fry Scholarship in Humanities
A Trinity College Scholarship is open to academically outstanding residents of Spain (or, if there is no suitable resident of Spain, academically outstanding residents from the rest of Europe, excluding the UK) for a DPhil in any Humanities subject offered by Trinity College for entry in October 2023. It will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place at Oxford for a DPhil in a Humanities subject from October 2023 will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Sir Roger Fry Scholarship in Social Sciences
A Trinity College Scholarship is open to academically outstanding residents of Spain (or, if there is no suitable resident of Spain, academically outstanding residents from the rest of Europe, excluding the UK) for a DPhil in any Social Science subject offered by Trinity College for entry in October 2023. It will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or departmental funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the research council stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place at Oxford for a DPhil in Social Sciences from October 2023 will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Trinity College Graduate Scholarship in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics
A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics for entry in October 2023. It will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or departmental funds) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place at Oxford for the DPhil in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics from October 2023 will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Trinity College Graduate Scholarship in Philosophy
A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Philosophy for entry in October 2023. It will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend, for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place at Oxford for the DPhil in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics from October 2023 will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Whitehead Scholarship in Medical Sciences
A Trinity College Scholarship for the DPhil in Medical Sciences for entry in October 2023; preference may be given to candidates researching in the field of Primary Health Care. This scholarship will be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Departmental) to cover full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability (i.e. up to three academic years). All applicants offered a place on the DPhil in Medical Sciences will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Graduate Scholarships for
Masters (or equivalent)
For Masters (or equivalent) courses starting in October 2023
Trinity College proposes to offer the following masters (or equivalent) awards for October 2023 entry. However, the College reserves the right to not make a given award or to make an award in a different subject if necessary.
Michael and Judith Beloff Scholarship for the BCL
This scholarship was established by Michael Beloff, former President of Trinity College and a prominent barrister, and his wife Judith Beloff. It is open to all applicants for the BCL for entry in October 2023. Preference will normally be given to applicants intending to practice at the Bar of England and Wales. The Scholarship is worth £10,000 p.a.; it may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or departmental funding) to cover full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for the BCL from October 2023 will automatically be eligible for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Said MBA Scholarships
The Said Foundation Scholarships were established by Wafic Said, an Honorary Fellow of Trinity College. In 2023, two scholarships will be offered to applicants for the MBA. The value for the scholarships for 2023 entry is £8,000 p.a. Candidates for the scholarship will be nominated to Trinity College by the Said Business School; there is no additional application form. The successful candidates will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Two Mitchell Scholarships for Humanities or Social Sciences
Professor John Mitchell was an Old Member of Trinity College who left a substantial bequest to the College, which now funds the Mitchell Scholarships. It is available for entry to a one-year, or two-year Masters programme (or equivalent, e.g. BCL, BPhil Philosophy) in any Humanities or Social Science subject which Trinity offers. Under the terms of the endowment, the availability of scholarships is restricted to undergraduate Exhibitioners or Scholars who are in their final year at Trinity College in 2022-23, and will be undertaking a Masters course at Trinity College directly upon graduating. For October 2023, Trinity College will be able to offer two awards, each offering £12,000 p.a. towards fees and living expenses. All eligible applicants offered a place at Trinity for October 2023 will automatically be eligible for this scholarship; there is no additional application form. The successful candidates will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Oxford – Pearson Scholarship in Classics (Languages and Literature)
A Trinity College scholarship for a one-year MSt course in Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature, for entry in October 2023. This scholarship will cover home fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for one year. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2023 will be automatically considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by May 2023.
Oxford – Wordsworth Scholarship in Ancient History
The Oxford – Wordsworth Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who have been accepted on a one-year Ancient History MSt course for entry in October 2023. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover up to the cost of full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2023 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Sir Roger Fry Scholarship in Humanities or Social Sciences
Sir Roger Fry Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who are residents of Spain (or academically outstanding residents from the rest of Europe, excluding the UK), and who have been accepted on any one-year Humanities or Social Science Masters course offered by Trinity College for entry in October 2023. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon) to cover up to the cost of full fees (at home or international level) and a maintenance grant at the level of the appropriate research council stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2023 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Trinity College Graduate Scholarship in History
The Trinity College Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who have been accepted on a one-year History MSt course for entry in October 2023. The scholarship may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon or Faculty funds) to cover up to the cost of full fees and a maintenance grant at the level of the AHRC stipend for the duration of the award-holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2023 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Woodruffe – Austin Farrer Scholarship in Theology
The Woodruffe – Austin Farrer Scholarship is open to academically outstanding former students of either Trinity College Oxford or of other Colleges of the University of Oxford who have been accepted on a one-year Theology Masters course for entry in October 2023. The scholarship will be combined with funding from the Faculty of Theology to cover full fees at the home rate only. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2023 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.
Jeffrey Abbot Scholarship for Masters (or equivalent) courses in any subject offered by Trinity College.
The Jeffrey Abbot Scholarship is open to academically outstanding candidates who play either women’s or men’s rugby at University level, and who have been accepted on to a Masters (or equivalent) course in any subject offered by Trinity College for entry in October 2023. The Scholarship is worth up to £20,000 p.a.; it may be combined with funding from another scholarship fund (e.g. Clarendon) to cover up to full fees (either home or international) and a maintenance grant at the level of the Research Council stipend for the duration of the award holder’s fee liability. All eligible applicants offered a place at Oxford for October 2023 will automatically be considered for this scholarship, whether or not they originally applied to Trinity College; there is no additional application form. The successful candidate will be informed by the end of April or early May 2023.