Oxford-Reuben-Blavatnik School of Government Scholarship — Master's Scholarship

The Oxford-Reuben-Blavatnik School of Government Scholarship supports study at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. It was created through the Reuben Foundation’s gift and University matched funding.

It is available to offer-holders for the MPP, MSc in Public Policy Research, or DPhil in Public Policy. Recipients study in Oxford, United Kingdom, and preference is given to applicants from under-represented socio-economic groups.

Benefits & funding

Full course fees.
A set contribution toward living expenses at the UKRI stipend equivalent.

Eligibility

Hold an offer for the MPP, MSc in Public Policy Research, or DPhil in Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government.
Applicants of any nationality or residence may be considered; the page publishes no nationality or residence restriction.
Applicants from under-represented socio-economic groups receive preference, but this is not a hard eligibility gate.
The supported routes correspond to bachelor-level entry for the taught master’s courses and master-level entry for the DPhil route.

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Application process

1
Apply to an eligible Blavatnik School graduate course through Oxford Graduate Admissions by that course’s deadline.
2
Receive an offer for the MPP, MSc in Public Policy Research, or DPhil in Public Policy.
3
Complete the Blavatnik School of Government Scholarship Questionnaire, normally within one week of receiving the offer.

Program timeline

2 December 2025
Most recent published MPP application deadline, for 2026–27 entry.
16 September 2026
Oxford expects most graduate courses to open for 2027–28 entry; the MPP page is currently closed.
2 December 2026
Published final MPP application deadline for 2027–28 entry.
Normally within one week of an offer
Scholarship questionnaire submission.