The Shepherd Family Scholarship
This one-year scholarship will provide £500 for one year, to a student beginning a postgraduate degree in English in October every year. The award will be made to an outstanding candidate who has applied to St Hugh’s College.
This scholarship was made possible by the generosity of St Hugh’s alumna Karen Margrethe Shepherd (English Language and Literature, 1959).
The Richmond Graduate Scholarship
This one-year scholarship will provide £3,000 for one year, to a student beginning a postgraduate degree in Medieval and Early Modern English in October every year. The award will be made to an outstanding candidate who has applied to St Hugh’s College.
This scholarship was made possible by the generosity of St Hugh’s alumna Professor Velma Bourgeois Richmond (Medieval Literature, 1955) and Professor Hugh Macrae Richmond.
St Hugh’s Clarendon Scholarships
The College offers around six scholarships linked to the Clarendon Fund and supported by generous donations to St Hugh’s College.
These awards are administered centrally and not by the College. If you have either named St Hugh’s as your college of preference on your University application form, or indicated that you wish your college choice to be overridden for funding purposes, you will be automatically considered for one of these awards. The St Hugh’s Clarendon awards normally offer full fees and maintenance costs for up to three years of DPhil study.
The College offers scholarships linked to the Arts & Humanities Research Council and supported by generous donations to St Hugh’s College.
These awards are administered centrally and not by the College. If you have either named St Hugh’s as your college of preference on your University application form, or indicated that you wish your college choice to be overridden for funding purposes, you will be automatically considered for one of these awards. The St Hugh’s AHRC awards normally offer full fees and maintenance costs for up to three years of DPhil study.
The Rawnsley Graduate Studentship
Please note, applications for the 2024 academic year are now closed
This Studentship is available to new DPhil students and is next due to be awarded in Michaelmas Term 2024. It covers course fees (at Home rates) and carries a maintenance allowance of £19,000 p.a. for up to three years. For more information, please download the Rawnsley Studentship poster used to promote the last award.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants will have been offered a place at the University for a DPhil commencing in October 2024 and be either:
- a) of Czech, Slovak or Polish nationality, working in the fields of Czech, Slovak, Polish, or English Language or Literature (or in a field which combines the study of these subjects)
orb) studying Czech, Slovak, or Polish Languages or Literature (or in a field which combines the study of these subjects)
Applications will considered by Fellows of the College according to academic merit and the criteria for eligibility. Applicants will not normally be interviewed.
Application:
- A covering letter of no more than two A4 sides explaining the pertinence of the applicant’s research to the academic interests of the Rawnsley Studentship.
- A written statement giving us permission to review your application to the University.
Deadline:
Applications are now closed; the deadline was Monday 6th May 2024, 9am. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Admissions Coordinator at graduate.admissions@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk,
On-Course Support for Graduates
The Barbinder Watson Fund
Who can apply? It is available to all graduate students (excluding graduate-entry medics).
What is it for? The Barbinder Watson fund supports research-based travel and conference attendance.
How much? The amount awarded depends on the length of your course.
- for a 9-month taught course: up to £100 in total
- for a 12-month taught course: up to £150 in total
- for a 2 year taught or research course: up to £250 in total
- for a DPhil: up to £500 in total, covering up to the first four years of study
How do I apply? Applications can be made via the online form, and further information can be found here.
Deadline? There is no deadline for Barbinder Watson as applications are considered throughout the year and will normally be processed within 14 days.
Travel Grants
Who can apply? All graduate and undergraduate students at St Hugh’s. Students who are eligible for Barbinder Watson, the MCR Travel Grant or departmental funding should apply there first. MBA treks are not eligible.
What is it for? To contribute towards the cost of a course or travel related to your course.
How much? Applications are assessed individually, however students must give details of a thorough budget.
How do I apply? Applications can be made via the online form, and further information can be found here. All applications are considered by Student Support Committee in 6th Week of each term and applicants will be informed soon afterwards.
Deadline? Applications must be made before Monday 5th Week in Hilary and Trinity Terms and awards cannot be made retrospectively.
The Biological Sciences Fund
Who can apply? This fund is open to applications from all Clinical and Graduate-Entry Medics at St Hugh’s College.
What is it for? To provide assistance in meeting the costs of their medical elective. Eligible costs include travel, accommodation and subsistence.
How much? Applicants are eligible to apply for up to £800.
How do I apply? Applications can be made via the online form, and further information can be found here.
Deadline? There is no deadline for the Biological Sciences fund as applications are considered throughout the year and will normally be processed within 14 days.
Stethoscope Fund
Who can apply? This fund is open to applications from all Clinical and Graduate-Entry Medics at St Hugh’s College.
What is it for? To reclaim the cost of purchasing a stethoscope.
How much? Reasonable costs for a stethoscope can vary between £60-£180 and will be considered on a case by case basis.
How do I apply? Students should send an email to college.office@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk with a copy of their receipt.
Travel Grants
Who can apply? All graduate and undergraduate students at St Hugh’s. Students who are eligible for the Biological Sciences Fund or departmental funding should apply there first.
What is it for? To contribute towards the cost of a course or travel related to your course.
How much? Applications are assessed individually, however students must give details of a thorough budget.
How do I apply? Applications can be made via the online form, and further information can be found here. All applications are considered by Student Support Committee in 6th Week of each term and applicants will be informed soon afterwards.
Deadline? Applications must be made before Monday 5th Week in Hilary and Trinity Terms and awards cannot be made retrospectively.