The Optiver Foundation Scholarship program will increase the number of women from low- and middle-income countries who can accept postgraduate offers to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at Oxford University.
The scheme, which will support up to 30 taught master’s students over five years, was made possible by a generous contribution from the Optiver Foundation.
In this article, we shall be discussing about the eligibility and how to apply for the scholarship.
About the University of Oxford
The University of Oxford, located in Oxford, England, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, with a history dating back to the 12th century.
Renowned for its rigorous academic programs, it offers a wide range of disciplines across its colleges and departments, attracting students and scholars from around the globe.
Oxford is known for its tutorial system, where students engage in one-on-one or small group sessions with leading experts in their fields.
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The university boasts an impressive list of alumni, including prominent figures in politics, literature, science, and the arts, such as Stephen Hawking, Margaret Thatcher, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Its historic architecture, rich traditions, and vibrant academic community make it a leading center of learning and research.
Eligibility criteria
Up to six scholarships are offered to females who are ordinarily residents in an eligible country and wish to begin an eligible master’s program at Oxford in October 2025.
For selection purposes we will include all candidates on relevant courses who have indicated on the postgraduate application form that their sex is female. The sex on the application form must match that shown in identity documents, e.g. passport or visa
Eligible courses
The following are list of eligible courses that would be studied in the Optiver Foundation Scholarship program:
- MSc Energy Systems (Engineering Science)
- MSc Advanced Computer Science
- MSc Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
- MSc Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing
- MSc Mathematical Sciences
- MSc Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science
- MSc Statistical Science
- MSc Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Eligible countries
The following are list of eligible countries for the Optiver Foundation Scholarship
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Costa Rica, Cote D’ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Arab Rep., El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, The, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Islamic Rep., Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan
- Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Dem. People’s Rep. ,Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines ,Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Vincent And The Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, RB,Vietnam, West Bank And Gaza, Yemen, Re., Zambia, Zimbabwe
Note: Students currently at Oxford are not eligible to apply.
How to apply
Applicant who applied for the Optiver Foundation Scholarship would be contacted if you have:
- Applied for a qualifying course by the November, December, or January application deadline for your course and received an offer.
- You meet the advertised eligibility requirements. Once you receive a course offer
We will ask you to fill out a scholarship application form so that we can learn about your socioeconomic situation and identify any disadvantages and under-representations.
Once you have applied, applicant would:
- Applicants who have obtained a qualifying course offer and have completed the application form will be evaluated for the scholarship by a panel of academic professionals based on their academic merit and potential.
- Successful candidates will be contacted with a scholarship offer.
- If you are offered and accept a scholarship, your funding is now secure as long as you meet the terms of your Oxford admission offer.
All successful applicants will be notified via email, with the majority of offers sent out in May.
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