ORISHA Scholarship
Up to 3 full scholarships (university + college fees + living allowance) for MSc African Studies students or DPhil candidates in humanities/social sciences at the University of Oxford (UK); focus on Africa.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Full university and college fees plus a living allowance (~£20,000+/year for the 2026/27 academic year in Oxford). Duration: programme length.
Eligible applicants
MSc African Studies at Oxford (automatic) or DPhil in humanities/social sciences with Africa focus (application required); up to 3 awards; all nationalities; January deadline
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Overview
ORISHA Scholarship is offered by University of Oxford for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full university and college fees
Included
Living allowance (~£20,000+/year)
Included
Full university and college fees plus a living allowance (~£20,000+/year for the 2026/27 academic year in Oxford). Duration: programme length. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible African Studies applicants.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Strong academic record; compelling research proposal for DPhil applicants
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- African Studies · Humanities (DPhil) · Social Sciences (DPhil)
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- AdmissionRequired
- Admitted or applying to the MSc African Studies at Oxford, or applying to a DPhil in humanities or social sciences
Official eligibility summary
Open to: MSc African Studies at Oxford (automatic) or DPhil in humanities/social sciences with Africa focus (application required); up to 3 awards; all nationalities; January deadline. University of Oxford also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- MSc African Studies at Oxford (automatic) or DPhil in humanities/social sciences with Africa focus (application required); up to 3 awards; all nationalities; January deadline
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: MSc African Studies at Oxford (automatic) or DPhil in humanities/social sciences with Africa focus (application required); up to 3 awards; all nationalities; January deadline. University of Oxford also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Oxford graduate application
- Research proposal (DPhil applicants)
- References
How to apply
- 1
Apply for the MSc African Studies at Oxford (automatic consideration) OR apply to a relevant DPhil
- 2
DPhil applicants: submit a separate Orisha Scholarship application by the January deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 closed January 2026. 2027/28 expected January 2027. MSc African Studies students automatically considered; DPhil applicants must apply separately.
The listed deadline is January 9, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Oxford
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is January 9, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.