The Reach Oxford Scholarship is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship offered by the University of Oxford for students from low-income countries who may be unable to study for a degree in their home country because of financial, political or educational barriers. Pakistan is included in the eligible-country list.
The scholarship is available for new undergraduate students and covers all eligible undergraduate subjects except Medicine. Applicants must first apply to Oxford for an undergraduate course and receive an offer before the scholarship can be considered.
Scholarship Value
The Reach Oxford Scholarship provides:
- Full course fees
- An annual grant for living costs
- One return airfare per year
- Funding for 3 or 4 years, depending on the length of the undergraduate course
The programme awards around 2–3 scholarships each year, making it highly competitive.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be nationals of a country eligible for official development assistance under the OECD DAC list. Pakistan is eligible.
- Applicants must be applying for a new undergraduate degree at Oxford.
- Applicants must first apply to Oxford and receive an offer of admission.
- All undergraduate subjects are eligible except Medicine.
- Applicants should demonstrate very strong academic ability.
- Financial need is an important selection criterion.
- The University also considers social commitment and circumstances that prevent the applicant from studying in their home country.
- Applicants are expected to intend to return to their home country after completing their studies.
- Priority is given to applicants who have not previously studied at undergraduate level.
How to Apply
- Apply for an eligible undergraduate course at the University of Oxford through the required undergraduate admissions process.
- Submit the Oxford application by the relevant admissions deadline.
- If you receive an Oxford offer, complete the Reach Oxford Scholarship application when the scholarship application process opens.
- Provide the information required to demonstrate your academic ability, financial circumstances and commitment to your community or home country.
- Submit the scholarship application by the specified deadline.
- Wait for Oxford’s scholarship selection process and final decision.
Oxford states that applicants for 2027 entry who meet the scholarship deadline will be considered in the scholarship selection process.
Important Deadlines for 2027 Entry
Oxford Undergraduate Application
The Oxford application deadline for 2027 entry is:
15 October 2026 at 6 pm UK time
This is the general Oxford undergraduate admissions deadline, which is earlier than most UK universities.
Reach Oxford Scholarship
For 2027 entry, Oxford currently lists:
Scholarship deadline: 26 January 2027 at 12 noon UK time
The scholarship selection process is expected to take place in April 2027, with outcomes expected by the end of May 2027. Oxford states that it will make detailed instructions for 2027 scholarship applications available in January 2027.
Important Note for Pakistani Students
Pakistani students are specifically included among the nationalities eligible for the Reach Oxford Scholarship. However, eligibility for the scholarship does not mean automatic admission to Oxford. Students must first successfully apply for an eligible undergraduate programme and receive an offer.
Because only around 2–3 Reach Oxford Scholarships are awarded each year, applicants should prepare a strong academic and scholarship application.
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