A fully funded undergraduate scholarship at the University of Oxford, for students from low-income countries who cannot pursue a degree in their own country for financial, political, or educational-access reasons. South Sudan is explicitly listed among eligible countries on Oxford’s own official page.
Verified Opportunity
Reach Oxford Scholarship
verified
Overview
Opportunity Overview
Classification
Opportunity Details
Funding Type
Verification & Key Dates
Verification & Key Dates
Verification Date
July 17, 2026
Deadline
For 2026 entry: course application via UCAS closed 15 October 2025; scholarship application deadline was 4 February 2026 (selection in April 2026). For 2027 entry, details will be published on Oxford's official page in January 2027 — confirm there before applying.
Source Organization
University of Oxford
Eligibility
Eligibility
- Be a national of a country that receives official development assistance from the OECD's Development Assistance Committee (DAC) — South Sudan is explicitly named on this list on Oxford's own official page
- Must first apply for and receive an offer of undergraduate admission to Oxford (via UCAS) before being considered for this scholarship — the scholarship cannot be applied for independently
- Must be a new undergraduate student (priority given to those who have not studied at undergraduate level before)
- Open to all undergraduate subjects except Medicine
- Must demonstrate highest academic ability, financial need, and social commitment
- Intending to return to home country following studies
Benefits
Benefits
- Course fees and college fees
- A grant for living costs
- One return air fare per year
- Duration: 3 or 4 years depending on course length
- Only around 2-3 awards given per year — highly competitive
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Apply for an undergraduate course at Oxford via UCAS (October deadline)
2. Receive and accept an offer of admission
3. Only THEN apply separately for the Reach Oxford Scholarship by the following February deadline
4. Selection undertaken by the University; outcome communicated by end of May
5. Not all colleges participate every year — if your college doesn't, you may be transferred to one that does if you win the scholarship
Documents
Required Documents
Standard Oxford undergraduate application documents (via UCAS) plus the separate Reach Oxford Scholarship application form. Exact scholarship-specific document list confirmed on the official Oxford page for the current cycle.
Important Notes
Verified directly from Oxford's own official page (ox.ac.uk), with South Sudan explicitly named in the eligibility country list. Extremely competitive — only 2-3 awards per year across the whole University. You must secure Oxford admission FIRST; this is not a standalone scholarship application.
FAQ
Common Questions
Is this opportunity guaranteed?
No — verification confirms the opportunity is real and current, not that any application will be accepted.
How current is this listing?
Check the Verification Date above — listings are reviewed periodically and marked Expired or Closed when no longer valid.
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