Reach Oxford Scholarship 2027, United Kingdom
It is particularly relevant to Tanzanian school-leavers with excellent academic results, demonstrated financial need and a strong commitment to contributing to their communities.
Important deadline: Oxford lists 26 January 2027 at 12 noon UK time as the scholarship deadline for 2027 entry. However, applicants must first apply for undergraduate admission to Oxford, and the deadline for that admission application is much earlier.
1. Scholarship overview
Study level
Undergraduate / Bachelor's degree
Funding
Fully funded
Course fees, a living-cost grant and one return airfare per year.
Scholarship deadline
26 January 2027, 12 noon UK time
For entry in October 2027.
Number of awards
Approximately 2–3 scholarships per year.
Source: official University of Oxford scholarship page.
2. What does the scholarship cover?
Successful applicants receive:
Full course tuition fees for the normal duration of the degree.
A grant towards living expenses.
One return air ticket per year.
Funding for the normal three- or four-year undergraduate programme, depending on the course.
The scholarship is renewable in subsequent years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
3. Who can apply?
Applicants must satisfy Oxford's eligibility and admission requirements.
Nationality: Citizens of eligible official development assistance recipient countries. Tanzania is explicitly included.
Study level: New undergraduate students.
Academic ability: Outstanding academic achievement and the ability to meet Oxford's demanding admission requirements.
Financial circumstances: Demonstrated financial need.
Social commitment: Evidence of commitment to their community and society.
Access to higher education: Applicants should face financial or political barriers to studying for a degree at home, or a lack of suitable educational facilities.
Future plans: Applicants should intend to return to their country after completing their studies.
Priority is given to applicants who have not previously studied at undergraduate level. Medicine is excluded.
4. Eligible courses
The scholarship is available for Oxford undergraduate courses listed in its official course catalogue, except Medicine.
Students can explore subjects such as:
Law
Economics and Management
Computer Science
Engineering Science
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
History
Mathematics
Biological Sciences
Each course has its own subject prerequisites, admissions tests and English-language requirements.
Browse courses here: Oxford undergraduate course catalogue.
5. Application deadlines and timeline
15 October 2026 — Oxford admission deadline
The standard UCAS deadline for Oxford undergraduate entry in 2027. This deadline is crucial and is earlier than the scholarship deadline.
January 2027 — Scholarship application details
Oxford says the instructions for the 2027 Reach Oxford application will be published in January.
26 January 2027 — Scholarship deadline
12 noon UK time. Applicants must already have received an offer from Oxford to be considered.
April–May 2027 — Selection and results
Selection is expected in April, with outcomes communicated by the end of May.
Sources:
Important for applicants who have not yet applied: As of 22 October 2026, the standard Oxford UCAS deadline for October 2027 entry has passed. The January scholarship deadline is not a replacement for the university admission deadline. Applicants should check directly with Oxford about their circumstances before assuming they can still enter in 2027.
6. How to apply
- Choose an eligible undergraduate course and review the admission requirements.
- Submit the UCAS application to Oxford by the applicable admission deadline.
- Complete any required admissions tests, written work or interviews.
- Obtain an offer of admission from Oxford.
- Follow Oxford's Reach Oxford Scholarship instructions when they are published in January 2027.
- Submit the scholarship application by 26 January 2027 at 12 noon UK time.
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