Eligibility note: This scholarship is only for UK citizens who are studying at, or graduated in the last 24 months from, the University of Oxford, and who are under 26. African citizens aren’t eligible, even if they study at Oxford. See the related opportunities open to Africans at the end.
The Oxford to Canada Scholarship, funded by the Canadian Rhodes Scholars Foundation (CRSF), pays for UK citizens from Oxford to do full-time postgraduate study at any Canadian university. It covers tuition and fees, a CA$28,000 yearly stipend and two travel grants, and it can be renewed for a second year.
Applications must arrive by 18 November 2026.
At a Glance
| Funder | Canadian Rhodes Scholars Foundation (CRSF) |
| Study | Full-time postgraduate study at any Canadian university, any discipline |
| Value | Tuition and fees, CA$28,000 a year and CA$4,000 in travel grants |
| Duration | One year, renewable for a second year |
| Who can apply | UK citizens under 26 who study at or recently graduated from Oxford |
| Deadline | 18 November 2026 |
Benefits
- Tuition and student fees for full-time postgraduate study at any Canadian university
- A stipend of CA$28,000 a year
- A CA$2,000 travel grant for getting to Canada
- A CA$2,000 travel grant for travel within Canada while on the stipend
- Renewal for a second year with evidence of good progress
- Practical advice from CRSF board members
Eligibility
- You must be a UK citizen.
- You must be studying at the University of Oxford, or have graduated from Oxford within the last 24 months. Undergraduate and graduate students can both apply.
- You must be under 26 on 31 December 2026.
- All subjects are eligible.
Scholars are chosen for academic excellence, character and leadership potential, shown through activities outside your studies.
How to Apply
- Prepare your CV, a scanned Oxford transcript (complete or in progress), proof of age and UK citizenship (birth certificate or passport), and a personal statement.
- Arrange for four references to be sent by your referees.
- Email your application to [email protected] so it arrives before 18 November 2026.
- You don’t need to apply to Canadian universities first, but a letter from a potential supervisor in Canada strengthens your application.
Official Oxford-Canada Scholarship application page
