University of Oxford Optiver Foundation Scholarships 2026; The University of Oxford is inviting outstanding international students to apply for the 2026 Optiver Foundation Scholarships. This prestigious award is fully funded, providing complete tuition coverage alongside a generous living grant, making it one of the most attractive opportunities for aspiring master’s students in the UK.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: University of Oxford
- Study Level: Master’s
- Funding Type: Fully Funded (tuition + living costs)
- Application Deadline: 31st January 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Oxford Optiver Foundation Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be residents of an eligible country.
- Apply to start an eligible master’s programme at Oxford in October 2026.
- Be candidates who have indicated female sex on the postgraduate application form.
- Note: Students who are already studying at Oxford are not eligible.
Scholarship Value & Benefits
Selected scholars will:
- Receive full financial support for course fees.
- Get a living cost grant to cover accommodation and personal expenses.
- Join leading departments such as:
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Engineering Science
- Mathematical Institute
Eligible Master’s Courses
The Optiver Foundation Scholarships 2026 cover a wide range of advanced fields, including:
- MSc Energy Systems (Engineering Science)
- MSc Advanced Computer Science
- MSc Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
- MSc Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing
- MSc Mathematical Sciences
- MSc Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science
- MSc Quantum Technologies
- MSc Statistical Science
- MSc Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Application Deadline
31st January, 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their postgraduate applications through the official University of Oxford portal and indicate their interest in the scholarship within the application form.
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