Finance and Funding
We are in the top tier of Oxford colleges when it comes to offering graduate support. We have a large number of fully-funded and partly-funded scholarships available, along with bursaries, grants and other sources of financial support.
We want our students to make the most of their time here without having to worry about their finances. As well as scholarships, which are available to both incoming and current students, graduate students at Lincoln are 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. You can find more info in the Student Handbook.
For a full list of the scholarships available at Lincoln College, please see below. For information about US Federal Loans, please see here.
To find the answers to frequently asked questions about college scholarships and bursaries, click here.
Fully Funded Scholarships
- The Beit-Lincoln College-Blavatnik Scholarship
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Eligibility
This award is open to incoming students for the Master of Public Policy (MPP) who are nationals of Zambia, Zimbabwe or Malawi.Value
Fees, Stipend and additional expensesDuration
One yearNumber of awards available
One award for 2027-28 entryApplication process
Eligible candidates will be invited to apply by the Blavatnik School of Government. - Berrow Foundation Scholarships and Berrow Foundation Lord Florey Scholarships
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The Berrow Foundation awards up to ten Scholarships each year to enable outstanding Swiss graduate students to undertake a course of advanced study at the University of Oxford as members of Lincoln College.
For more information on these awards, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please see the Berrow Foundation section of the website: https://lincoln.ox.ac.uk/the-berrow-foundation/
- Briggs-Myers Graduate Scholarship
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Eligibility
This award is open to incoming students pursuing a DPhil in Condensed Matter Physics.Value
Fees and StipendDuration
Up to four yearsNumber of awards available
Up to two awards available for 2027-28 entryApplication 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 Elman Poole/Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme and the Sloane Robinson/Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
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Eligibility
Details of the eligibility criteria are available on the University website.Value
Fees and StipendDuration
One yearNumber of awards available
Five awards for 2027-28 entryApplication process
Details of the application process are available on the University website.These scholarships are 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.
- Lincoln College Kingsgate Graduate Scholarships
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Eligibility
These awards are open to incoming students pursuing DPhil degrees in any area.Value
Fees and StipendDuration
Up to ten awards for 2027-28 entryNumber of awards available
TBCApplication 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.
- Lincoln College Kingsgate Master’s Awards
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Eligibility
These awards are open to incoming students pursuing Master's degrees in any area.Value
Fees and StipendDuration
One or two yearsNumber of awards available
TBCApplication 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, the University, and participating faculties.
- Lincoln College Oxford Marshall Scholarship
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Eligibility
This award is open to Master’s students pursuing a degree in Politics and/or International Relations. For further information on eligibility requirements, please see the Marshall Foundation websiteValue
Fees and StipendNumber of awards available
One award available for 2027-28 entryApplication process
For details of the application process, please see the Marshall Foundation website: https://www.marshallscholarship.org/apply/This scholarship is offered in partnership with the Marshall Foundation and is funded by a gift from a Lincoln alumnus.
- Oxford-John and Pat Cuckney Graduate Scholarship
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Eligibility
This award is open to incoming students pursuing a DPhil in Particle Physics.Value
Fees and StipendDuration
Up to four yearsNumber of awards available
One award available for 2027-28 entryApplication 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. - Sloane Robinson Foundation Graduate Scholarships
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Eligibility These awards are open to incoming Home students pursuing DPhil degrees in any subject area.
Value
Fees and StipendDuration
Three or four yearsNumber of awards available
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. - Sloane Robinson Foundation Master’s Awards
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Eligibility
These awards are open to incoming Home students pursuing Master's degrees in any subject area.Value
Fees and StipendDuration
One or two yearsNumber of awards available
Four awards available for 2027-28 entryApplication 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 are offered in partnership with the Clarendon Fund and are funded by a gift of the Sloane Robinson Foundation. Hugh Sloane is a Lincoln alumnus who graduated with an MPhil in Economics.
Partially funded scholarships
- The 17 Museum Road Scholarship
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Eligibility
Open to graduate applicants, from the UK or EU, holding a place or an offer of a place at Lincoln College for a Master’s Degree, including BPhil or BCL, in any subject area. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit and financial need. Preference may be given to applicants from the UK.Value
£1,500Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
One award per yearApplication Process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
This award is gift of an alumnus of the College. - The Alexis Heeb Research Scholarship
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Eligibility
Candidates must be current students of Lincoln College during the whole academic year 2027/28. 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. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit and financial need. Preference will be given to students in the fields of Politics and Cancer Research (Clinical and Basic).Value
Up to £500Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
Up to three awards per yearApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
A gift of the friends of Alexis Heeb (1973-2017). - The Alfred and Frances Drucker Bursary
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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
£1,000Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
One award per yearApplication Process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.This award is a gift of an alumnus of Lincoln College to commemorate his parents.
- Crewe Graduate Awards
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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
£5,000Duration
One year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewalNumber of awards available
Ten awards for 2027-28 entryApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.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.
- The Erich and Rochelle Friedmann Endowed Prize in Music
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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. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit and financial need.Value
£500Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
Up to two awards per yearApplication Process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
This award is a gift of Professor Theodore Friedmann, former Fellow of Lincoln College. - The Hartley Bursary
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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
£1,500Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
One award per yearApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
This award is the gift of Miss Alison Hartley, alumna of Lincoln College, and Mrs Hartley. - The Jermyn Brooks Graduate Award
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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. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit and financial need.Value
£3,000Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
One award per yearApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
This award is the gift of Mr Jermyn Brooks, an alumnus of Lincoln College. - The Kenneth Sewards-Shaw Scholarship
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Eligibility
Candidates must be a new or current graduate student of the College. Preference may be given to applicants for courses in History, Law and Politics. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit and financial need.Value
£7,500Duration
One year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewalNumber of awards available
One award per yearApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
This award is the gift of Mr Kenneth E Sewards-Shaw, an alumnus of Lincoln College. - Kingsgate Graduate Accommodation Bursaries
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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 £8,440).Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
Twelve awards for 2027-28 entryApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027. - Kingsgate Graduate Grants
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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
£20,000Duration
One year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewalNumber of awards available
Twelve awards for 2027-28 entryApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027. - The Lincoln College Kingsgate Master's Award in Criminology
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Eligibility
This award is open to incoming Home students pursuing Master's degrees in Criminology.Value
Approx. £26,000Duration
One or two yearsNumber of awards available
One award available for 2027-28 entryApplication 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 are offered in partnership with the Clarendon Fund and are funded by a gift of the Sloane Robinson Foundation. Hugh Sloane is a Lincoln alumnus who graduated with an MPhil in Economics.
- Lord Crewe Graduate Scholarships
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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. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit and financial need.Value
£9,500Duration
One year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewalNumber of awards available
Two awards for 2027-28 entryApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
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. - The Menasseh Ben Israel Room Scholarship
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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. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit and financial need.Value
One academic year (37 weeks) of free accommodation in Lincoln College (B grade room, worth approximately £8,440).Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
One award per yearApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
This scholarship is supported by the Polonsky Foundation. - The Patel Bursary
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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.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit and financial need.
Value
£3,500Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
One award per yearApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
This award is the gift of Dr Nupur Patel, alumna of Lincoln College. - The Polonsky Foundation Grant
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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
£9,000Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
One award for 2027-28 entryApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
This scholarship is supported by the Polonsky Foundation. - Senior Scholarships
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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.Duration
One year in the first instance, with the possibility of re-application for renewalNumber of awards available
Five awards per yearApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027. - The Supperstone Law Scholarship
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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. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic merit and financial need.Value
£1,750Duration
One yearNumber of awards available
One award per yearApplication Process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
This award is the gift of Sir Michael Supperstone QC, alumnus of Lincoln College. - The Woldenberg Bursary
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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 bridges different disciplines (for example, Mathematics and Philosophy or Science and History).Value
£750Duration
One year, with the possibility of renewalNumber of awards available
One award per yearApplication process
Applications should be submitted using the online form by 1 June 2027.
The gift of a former Fellow of Lincoln College.
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
