Optiver Foundation Scholarships

The Optiver Foundation Scholarships enable female applicants from low- and middle-income countries to pursue eligible STEM master’s programmes at the University of Oxford. The award covers full course fees, a living grant, and on-course mentoring and support, with selection based on academic merit and socio-economic considerations. Up to six scholarships are awarded per year, with a total of 30 scholarships over five years.

Full course fees; living grant; mentoring; tailored induction; on-course support; cohort belonging

Female applicants ordinarily resident in eligible low and middle-income countries who are applying for an eligible STEM master’s course at Oxford for October 2026 entry.

Apply for graduate study at Oxford by the relevant course deadline, tick the scholarship box on the graduate application form, and complete the additional Optiver Scholarship form if eligible. Scholars are notified by May 2026.