Reach Oxford Scholarship

University of Oxford · Checked September 26, 2026

Reach Oxford Scholarships help students from low-income countries who cannot study for a degree at home for political or financial reasons, or because suitable facilities do not exist. Pakistan is on the list of eligible countries.

Deadline: 26 January 2027 121 days left
For 2027 entry, apply by 26 January 2027 (details published on the page in January 2027); selection in April and results by end of May 2027.
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FundingFully funded
LevelBachelor's
Study inUnited Kingdom
SubjectsAll undergraduate subjects except Medicine

What it covers

  • Course fees
  • Grant for living costs
  • One return airfare per year

Who can apply

  • You must be a national of an eligible OECD-DAC country; Pakistan is on the list.
  • You must already hold an offer of an undergraduate place at Oxford. Applications from people without an offer are not considered.
  • All subjects in the course listing are eligible except Medicine.
  • You should be of the highest academic ability, show financial need and social commitment, and be unable to study for a degree in your own country.
  • You should intend to return to your home country after your studies.
  • Priority goes to students who have not studied at undergraduate level before.

Holders of deferred offers, or Astrophoria Foundation Year students, apply in January of the year their degree starts.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Oxford for an undergraduate course through UCAS by the normal deadline.
  2. Once you receive an offer, check the Reach Oxford page, where application details for 2027 entry are published in January 2027.
  3. Submit the scholarship application by the 26 January 2027 deadline.
  4. Selection takes place in April 2027 and outcomes are sent by the end of May 2027.

Documents you usually need

  • Oxford undergraduate offer
  • Reach Oxford scholarship application form (published January 2027)
  • Evidence of financial need (as requested in the form)

Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.