The Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships is designed to support students pursuing at University of Oxford. It offers financial support of upto undefined for Cost of living, Tuition fees and is open to eligible Doctorate, postgraduate students.
Overview of the Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships scholarship
Who can apply for the Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships?
Up to four full Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships are available to applicants to full-time or part-time Master's or DPhil courses offered by the Faculty of History or Department of Economics within the range accepted by Wadham College.
The scholarships have been made possible through the support of the University and David Richards' generous bequest. David Richards (1939–2015) studied at Wadham College from 1961 and was a distinguished alumnus and Foundation Fellow of the College.
The scholarship covers course fees and a grant for living costs. Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.
The scholarship is only tenable at Wadham College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to Wadham College in order to take up the scholarship.
Head over to the University of Oxford for more details on the scholarship and application guidelines
Head over to the University of Oxford for more details on the scholarship and application guidelines


What does the Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships include?
This scholarship provides the following support:
Applying for the Oxford-Richards Graduate Scholarships: What you need to know
Ready to apply? Here's what you need to know before submitting your application:
Selection is expected to take place between April and June 2026.
If you fulfil the eligibility criteria and apply for your course by the relevant December or January deadline for your course you will be automatically considered for the following scholarships as part of the standard admissions process, or contacted directly by the University and invited to apply.