Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships for 2024/2025

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025 represent fully funded opportunities tailored for international students pursuing master’s degrees. This scholarship, exclusively available for master’s programs, encompasses 100% coverage of course fees and a living costs grant amounting to £15,609.

Established by the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, these scholarships aim to support graduates in pursuing studies that benefit the Muslim world. The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, recognized as an Independent Centre of the University of Oxford since 1985, serves as a hub for scholarly endeavors related to Islam and the Islamic world. It fosters interdisciplinary studies at Oxford and maintains a global academic network.

Scholarship Summary:

• Level of Study: Masters, PhD
• Institution(s): University of Oxford
• Study in: UK
• Courses Offered: All full-time master’s and DPhil courses
• Program Period: According to the chosen program
• Deadline: January 2024 (Relevant December/January deadline for your course)

Scholarship Coverage: OCIS Scholarships provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• 100% coverage of course fees and a grant for living costs (at least £15,285)

Eligibility Criteria for Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships: To be eligible for OCIS Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Required Language: English
• Eligible Countries: Either ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and from a Muslim community or a national of, and ordinarily resident in, specific countries in Asia and Africa (refer to the list in the eligibility criteria).
• Applying to start a new full-time master’s or DPhil course at Oxford.
• Intending to return to the country of ordinary residence upon completion of the course.
• Scholarships awarded based on academic merit.
• Intending to undertake study in a field derived from or relevant to the Islamic tradition, or beneficial to the Muslim world.
• Not open to candidates applying for postgraduate certificate or diploma courses, part-time courses, or non-matriculated courses.
• Deferred offers for the academic year 2024-25 will not be considered.

How to Apply for OCIS Scholarships: Follow these steps to apply for OCIS Scholarships:

1. Submit your application for graduate study at Oxford by the relevant January 2024 deadline. Choose your specific course here.
2. Click on “apply” for full-time, create a new account, and provide the required documents.
3. Upload the OCIS Supporting Statement here.

Notes:

• Each course has a specific statement of purpose form.
• Each course requires specific scores (TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic).
• Each course has a specific deadline.
• To be eligible, applicants must be successful in receiving an offer for their course after the January deadline.

For further information and the application process, visit the Website

official website.