Felix Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

The Felix Scholarship is a fully funded award for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. It funds a Master’s or PhD at Oxford, Reading, or SOAS. It supports mainly Indian nationals, with one award for a student from another developing country. Many applicants also compare it with other fully funded routes. For example, some look at the Chevening Scholarship, another major option in the United Kingdom.

Overview

• Host country, United Kingdom
• Host schools, University of Oxford, University of Reading, and SOAS University of London
• Level of study, Master’s and PhD
• Field of study, Any subject
• Nationality, Mainly Indian nationals, plus one Oxford award for a non Indian applicant
• Funded by, The Felix Trust, with the three partner schools

Benefits of the Felix Scholarship

First, scholars get full course fees. Also, they get a living grant. Plus, they get one return flight. In short, the award covers this.

• Full tuition fees, at your host school
• A living grant, about £17,900 to £19,000 per year, based on your school
• One return flight, between India and the United Kingdom
• Funding for your full period of study
• Access to a strong network of past Felix scholars

Who Should Apply

This award suits students who can also show real financial need. Meanwhile, students who do not need to show financial need instead may prefer the Rhodes Scholarship, which selects mainly on merit and leadership.

Eligibility Requirements

Overall, applicants must meet these points.

• Apply for a new, full time Master’s or PhD at Oxford, Reading, or SOAS
• Show strong academic ability, judged by your host school
• Show proof of real financial need
• Hold an Indian nationality, for most awards, or meet the non Indian route rules at Oxford
• Show a real plan to return home after your studies

Different Rules By School

Notably, Oxford considers you automatically once you apply by its funding deadline. Reading and SOAS both need a separate Felix form after you receive an admission offer. This mixed process is close to the setup used for the Clarendon Fund Scholarship, where Oxford also runs one part of its process automatically.

Required Documents

• Completed application for admission at your chosen school
• Academic transcripts and references
• Proof of financial need
• A separate Felix Scholarship form, for Reading and SOAS
• A research proposal, where your programme requires one

How to Apply

First, choose your target school and apply for admission through its normal process. Next, watch for that school’s funding deadline, since dates vary by school. Then, complete any extra Felix form required, and prepare for a possible interview. This possible interview step is close to the process used for the Marshall Scholarship, where a shortlisting round also follows the main application.

Application Deadline

This cycle has not opened yet for 2027 entry. Oxford’s course deadlines are expected in December 2026 or January 2027. Reading and SOAS deadlines are expected around January to March 2027. So, check each school’s own page from October 2026 for confirmed dates.

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Final Thoughts

Overall, the Felix Scholarship gives strong, complete funding for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. However, if you are not Indian and want a wider open scholarship instead, check other options too. For instance, the Chevening Scholarship is open to a much wider range of nationalities.