Somerville College and the University of Oxford have launched the Oxford-Thatcher Scholarships, a new program made possible by the help of several kind donors.

The Qatar Development Fund, which supports global initiatives in health, education, and economic development, donated £3 million to establish the Oxford-Qatar-Thatcher Graduate Scholarship. This will result in the creation of at least four scholarships, the first of which is anticipated to be given to a postgraduate student in 2023–2024.


The aims of the Thatcher Scholarships are to foster academic excellence, to support individuals who have a determination to succeed and to equip them to excel in their chosen field.

Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must:

Be citizens of the above mentioned countries.
Be successful in being offered a place on their course after consideration of applications received by the relevant January deadline for the course.
Have good grades.
Be proficient in English Language.
Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

Type: Masters, PhD

Eligible Field Of Study: You must be applying to start a new full- or part-time course in one of the following departments: Faculty of English Language and Literature, Department of Engineering Science, Faculty of Law, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics

Number of Awardees: 4

Value of Scholarship: The Oxford-Thatcher scholarship will cover 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs.

Duration of Scholarship: Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.


Method of Application: There is no separate application process for this scholarship: to be considered, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline

Application Deadline: Relevant January 2023 deadline, depending on your course

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