The University of Oxford and Oak Foundation are jointly offering scholarships for citizens of Nepal, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Vietnam. These scholarships are awarded for pursuing full-time DPhil in Clinical Medicine, specialising in Tropical Medicine and Global Health.
Scholarships aim to fund the brightest future scientists and make a significant impact on infectious disease research around the world.
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university located in Oxford, England, United Kingdom.
Candidates whose first language is not English or who have not studied at an English-speaking university are required to take either the TOEFL or IELTS tests.
University of Oxford Information
Founded in 1096, University of Oxford is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Oxford (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Oxford is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Oxford offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 923 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this UK higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Up to four full scholarships are available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Nepal, Zimbabwe, Kenya or Vietnam and who are applying to the full-time DPhil in Clinical Medicine, specialising in Tropical Medicine and Global Health.
Offered Benefits
The scholarship covers course fees, college fees and a grant for living costs of at least £14,296.
Application Process
There is no separate application process for this scholarship: to be considered, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline (6 January 2017).