Finance and Funding
We want our students to make the most out of their time here without having to worry about their finances. As well as scholarships, graduate students at Lincoln are also able to apply for funding to help towards purchasing books and to help cover costs incurred when conducting research, such as attending conferences. For students who encounter unexpected financial difficulties whilst studying, we offer a generous support package. We also offer funding to students who need it to allow them to take an active role in extracurricular pursuits that they may otherwise not be able to partake in.
For a full list of the scholarships available at Lincoln College, please see below. For information about US Federal Loans, please see here.
Filter Scholarships
Please use the form below to identify applicable scholarships.
Fully-funded Scholarships
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A generous gift from the late Marquis de Amodio CBE provides for the award of seven or more scholarships each year to enable graduates of Swiss universities to undertake a course of advanced study at the University of Oxford as members of Lincoln College.
These scholarships are open to candidates of Swiss or Liechtenstein nationality, domiciled in either Switzerland or Liechtenstein, who are graduates from any Swiss university, including the ETHZ and the EPFL, and who must not be more than five years beyond graduation from their first degree at one of these institutions (except for candidates in Medicine, for whom the five years limit dates from obtaining the Federal Diploma in Medicine).
The Scholarships are intended for candidates accepted to read for a graduate degree in Medical, Chemical or Biochemical Sciences at Oxford University as members of Lincoln College.
The successful candidates will also have access to a generous research fund to assist them to attend conferences at which they wish to present papers or posters. Prospective candidates should note that research which involves the use of human embryos or their creation, including by cloning, or the use of human embryonic stem cells will NOT be funded by this Foundation. Lincoln College fully respects the Foundation's inability to fund such research. The College, however, welcomes applications from candidates interested in this or related areas of research, who are able to find financial support from other sources.
Value
Course fees, college accommodation costs, and a generous living allowance.
Duration
Up to three years
Number of awards available
Two awards per year
Application Process
Application forms and further particulars for the Berrow Foundation Scholarships and Berrow Foundation Lord Florey Scholarships for Autumn 2024 entry may be accessed here. Completed forms should be returned to Lincoln College not later than 30th January 2024. If you have any queries please contact the Rector's Office, Lincoln College, Oxford, OX1 3DR.
Applicants must also apply to the University of Oxford to be admitted to the course of their choice and must submit this by the January deadline required by that course. Please be aware that courses in the Medical Sciences, Humanities, Political Sciences, International Relations, Computing Science, and those offered by the Oxford Internet Institute and the Blavatnik School of Government have a deadline very early in January. Please check the relevant course website for the appropriate deadline. Interviews for shortlisted candidates for the Berrow Foundation Scholarships are normally held in Geneva in April or May, and the results of the applications are made known soon after.
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A generous gift from the late Marquis de Amodio CBE provides for the award of seven or more scholarships each year to enable graduates of Swiss universities to undertake a course of advanced study at the University of Oxford as members of Lincoln College.
Berrow Foundation Scholars may follow any course of study within the University leading to the award of a higher degree.
Candidates must be nationals of and domiciled in either Switzerland or Liechtenstein. They should currently be members of one of the following universities: Berne, Fribourg, Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchâtel or the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale of Lausanne, or must not be more than five years beyond graduation from a first degree at one of these institutions (except for candidates in Medicine, for whom the five years limit dates from obtaining the Federal Diploma in Medicine).
Value
Course fees, college accommodation costs, and a generous living allowance.
Duration
Up to three years
Number of awards available
Five awards per year
Application Process
Application forms and further particulars for the Berrow Foundation Scholarships and Berrow Foundation Lord Florey Scholarships for Autumn 2024 entry may be accessed here, Lincoln College, Oxford, OX1 3DR.
Applicants must also apply to the University of Oxford to be admitted to the course of their choice and must submit this by the January deadline required by that course. Please be aware that courses in the Medical Sciences, Humanities, Political Sciences, International Relations, Computing Science, and those offered by the Oxford Internet Institute and the Blavatnik School of Government have a deadline very early in January. Please check the relevant course website for the appropriate deadline.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates for the Berrow Foundation Scholarships are normally held in Geneva in April or May, and the results of the applications are made known soon after.
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Eligibility
Details of the eligibility criteria are available on the University website.
Value
Fees and Stipend
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
Five awards for 2024-25 entry
Application process
Details of the application process are available on the University website.
These scholarships offered in partnership with the Weidenfeld Hoffmann Trust and are funded by gifts of the late Dr Elman Poole, alumnus of Lincoln College, and the Sloane-Robinson Foundation; Hugh Sloane is a Lincoln alumnus who graduated with an MPhil in Economics.
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Eligibility
These awards are open to incoming students pursuing Master’s degrees in any area.
Value
Fees and Stipend
Duration
One or two years depending on the course
Number of awards available
Five awards are available for 2024-25 entry.
Application process
There is no separate scholarship application process or extra supporting documentation required for these awards. Based on the information supplied in your graduate application, you will be automatically considered for scholarships where you meet the eligibility criteria.
The Lincoln College Kingsgate Master’s Awards are offered in partnership with the Clarendon Fund and with participating faculties.
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Eligibility
These awards are open to incoming students pursuing DPhil degrees in any area.
Value
Fees and Stipend
Duration
Three or four years
Number of awards available
Six awards for 2024-25 entry.
Application process
There is no separate scholarship application process or extra supporting documentation required for these awards. Based on the information supplied in your graduate application, you will be automatically considered for scholarships where you meet the eligibility criteria.
The Lincoln College Kingsgate Scholarships are offered in partnership with the Clarendon Fund, the University, and with UKRI.
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Eligibility
These awards are open to incoming students pursuing Master's degrees in Humanities or Social Sciences.
Value
Fees and Stipend
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
Five awards for 2024-25 entry
Application process
There is no separate scholarship application process or extra supporting documentation required for these awards. Based on the information supplied in your graduate application, you will be automatically considered for scholarships where you meet the eligibility criteria.
These scholarships offered in partnership with the Clarendon Trust and are funded by a gift of the Sloane-Robinson Foundation; Hugh Sloane is a Lincoln alumnus who graduated with an MPhil in Economics.
Fees-only Scholarships
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Eligibility
The award is available to support graduate degree candidates from overseas in any subject. Applicants must already hold an offer of a place at the University of Oxford to begin a graduate degree programme in Autumn 2024 before applying for this Scholarship. Preference will be given to those applicants who have not previously studied in the UK. Applicants who have already secured partial funding for their degree course from other funding bodies are welcome to apply.
Value
Fees
Duration
The award will cover the costs of the course fees for the normal period of fee liability of the award-holder’s programme.
Number of awards available
One award for 2024-25 entry
Application process
Applicants should submit a copy of the online Keith Murray Scholarship Application Form. The deadline for receipt of application is 1 May 2024. Referees should send their letter of reference to the same address by the same date.
Partially-funded Scholarships
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Eligibility
Applicants must hold a place, or an offer of a place, at Lincoln to read for the MSt in History. Applications will be assessed on the basis of both academic merit and financial need.
Value
£1,250
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
One award per year
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
This award is the gift of Paul Chapman, alumnus of Lincoln College.
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Eligibility
All graduate students, in any subject, who are wholly or partly self-funding. Applications will be assessed on the basis of both academic merit and financial need. Applicants must hold a place, or an offer of a place, at Lincoln College before applying.
Value
£3,600
Duration
One year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewal
Number of awards available
We anticipate being able to make 10 awards for 2024
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
These awards are funded by Lord Crewe's Charity, founded from the Will of Nathaniel, Lord Crewe, 1633-1721, Rector of Lincoln College and Bishop of Durham.
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Eligibility
Students, in any subject, ordinarily resident in Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle, Northallertonshire, Howdenshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, or the Diocese of Oxford. Applicants must hold an offer of a place to read for a graduate degree course at an Oxford college before applying. Successful applicants holding an offer of a place at another College will be required to migrate to Lincoln College in order to take up the award.
Value
£7,000
Duration
One year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewal
Number of awards available
We anticipate being able to make two awards for 2024
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
These awards are funded by Lord Crewe's Charity, founded from the Will of Nathaniel, Lord Crewe, 1633-1721, Rector of Lincoln College and Bishop of Durham.
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Eligibility
Graduates of any Israeli university, gaining a graduate place at the University and at Lincoln College, in any subject. Preference may be given to graduates of the Hebrew University.
Value
One academic year (37 weeks) of free accommodation in Lincoln College (B grade room, worth approximately £8,000).
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
One award per year
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
This scholarship is supported by the Polonsky Foundation.
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Eligibility
Applicants must hold a place, or an offer of a place, at Lincoln College. The award may be offered to any student studying for a Masters degree in any subject at Lincoln College, subject to the following conditions:
- The student is a UK resident and/or with UK fee status
- The student is from an ethnic minority background
- The student is judged to be in financial need by the College’s graduate student award panel.
Value
£1,875
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
One award per year
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
This award is the gift of Dr Nupur Patel, alumna of Lincoln College.
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Eligibility
Candidates must be new or current international graduate students of Lincoln College who are within their period of fee-liability. Priority will be given to those domiciled outside of the UK and the EU. Successful candidates should show the need of financial assistance, academic merit and the promise of being good College citizens (i.e. active in the arts, sports, student governance, etc.).
Value
£8,000
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
One award for 2024
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
This scholarship is supported by the Polonsky Foundation.
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Eligibility
All current graduate students of the College, in any subject. Senior Scholarships are awarded on academic merit. Preference will normally be given to candidates in their second year of postgraduate study at the time of application.
Value
The Scholarship carries an emolument of £350 and limited dining rights at High Table during full term. Senior Scholars will be guaranteed a room in College graduate accommodation.
Duration
One year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewal
Number of awards available
Five awards are made annually
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
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Candidates should hold a place or an offer of a place at Lincoln College to study for a one- or two-year Master’s Degree course (including BCL and BPhil) in any subject area. Preference may be given to applicants from the UK.
Value
£1,250
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
One award per year
Application Process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
This award is gift of an alumnus of the College.
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Eligibility
Candidates must be current students of Lincoln College during the whole academic year 2024/25. The Scholarship is to cover expenses related to the student’s participation in an academic conference (ideally with contribution of an abstract, poster, or paper), relevant training event, or publication of a research paper in a peer-reviewed journal. In certain exceptional situations, the Scholarship will also cover the cost of reagents, equipment or materials required to perform a planned research project. Preference will be given to students in the fields of Politics and Cancer Research (Clinical and Basic).
Value
Up to £500
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
Up to three awards per year
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
A gift of the friends of Alexis Heeb (1973-2017).
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Eligibility
Candidates must be a graduate student admitted to the University and to Lincoln College, who is ordinarily resident in the Czech Republic, and who is in financial need. If no candidate meets this criterion the award may be made to any applicant admitted to read for a higher degree in law, or in social sciences, who is in financial need.
Value
£1,000
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
One award per year
Application Process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
This award is a gift of an alumnus of Lincoln College to commemorate his parents.
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Eligibility
Students in any discipline except Music but who have exceptional musical ability. The successful candidate is expected to play a prominent part in the musical life of the College, and to act, if requested, as organising secretary of the College's active Music Society.
Value
£500
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
Up to two awards for 2024
Application Process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
This award is a gift of Professor Theodore Friedman, former Fellow of Lincoln College
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Eligibility
Candidates must be new or current graduate students of Lincoln College, ordinarily resident in the UK, who are studying for a degree in any humanities subject and who are in financial need.
Value
£1,200
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
One award per year
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
This award is the gift of Miss Alison Hartley, alumna of Lincoln College, and Mrs Hartley.
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Eligibility
Candidates must be a new or current graduate student of the College in the Humanities, preferably in Modern Languages. Candidates should have attained a high standard in their previous academic work.
Value
£2,500
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
One award per year
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
This award is the gift of Mr Jermyn Brooks, alumnus of Lincoln College.
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Eligibility
Candidates should hold a place or an offer of a place at Lincoln College to study for a graduate course in any subject area. Preference may be given to applicants from the UK.
Value
One academic year (37 weeks) of free accommodation in Lincoln College (B Grade room, worth approximately £8,000).
Duration
One year, with possibility of renewal
Number of awards available
Two awards per year
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
The gift of an alumnus of the College.
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Eligibility
Candidates should hold a place or an offer of a place at Lincoln College to study for a graduate course. Applications will be assessed on the basis of both academic merit and financial need. These grants are made to support the costs of students who have borrowed to cover the cost of their study (as per the UK Govt Master’s Loan scheme or others).
Value
£16,000
Duration
One year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewal
Number of awards available
Two awards for 2024
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
The gift of an alumnus of the College.
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Eligibility
Candidates must be accepted by the University and Lincoln College to read for a BCL or MJur with an emphasis or special interest in Public Law. They must demonstrate academic excellence and show promise for a successful career in the legal field. Candidates should have attained a high standard in their previous academic work.
Value
£1,200
Duration
One year
Number of awards available
One award per year
Application Process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
This award is the gift of Sir Michael Supperstone QC, alumnus of Lincoln College.
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Eligibility
Candidates must be new or current graduate students of Lincoln College, who are in financial need. Preference may be given to applicants whose work bridge different disciplines (for example, Mathematics and Philosophy or Science and History).
Value
£750
Duration
One year, with the possibility of renewal
Number of awards available
One award per year
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2024.
The gift of a former Fellow of Lincoln College
Other Scholarships
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Awards of up to £2,500 are offered to support research-related travel and field-work for doctoral students studying History of Art.
Eligibility
All current doctoral students studying the History of Art. Preference will be given to students pursuing DPhil degrees in the field of Chinese Art History.
Value
Up to £2,500 per award
Number of awards available
Multiple
Application process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by Monday of 2nd week, each term.
These awards are thanks to the generosity of the T. June and Simon K.C. Li Charitable Fund.
For the last two years I have been lucky enough to receive the Lord Crewe Graduate Award. Without financial support from Lincoln I would have been unable to take my place at the University and I am so grateful to the College for enabling to pursue a subject I love.
Grace Heaton
- DPhil in History