The Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship is designed to support students pursuing at University of Oxford. It offers financial support of upto undefined for Cost of living, Tuition fees and is open to eligible Doctorate, postgraduate students.
Overview of the Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship scholarship
Who can apply for the Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship?
One Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship is available for African applicants who demonstrate exceptional academic merit and potential, who are commencing an MSc Economics for Development or MPhil Economics, or a master's course in the fields of global, social, environmental or political studies.
The Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship was established to support the next generation of change-makers in Africa to undertake graduate studies at the University of Oxford. Catharine French (1966-2020) read History and Economics at Lincoln College, Oxford, and was a trailblazer for the advancement of women in business, an advocate for financial inclusion and diversity, and a supporter of development in Africa. The Dodd/French family, supported by Barclays Bank, Lincoln College, and the Social Sciences Division at the University of Oxford, created the scholarship to honour Catharine's memory and vision.
The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.
Head over to the University of Oxford for more details on the scholarship and application guidelines
Head over to the University of Oxford for more details on the scholarship and application guidelines
Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship scholarship
What does the Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship include?
This scholarship provides the following support:
Applying for the Oxford-Catharine French Graduate Scholarship: What you need to know
Ready to apply? Here's what you need to know before submitting your application:
The scholarship is only tenable at Lincoln College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Lincoln College in order to take up the scholarship.
Selection is expected to take place by July 2026.
