Empower Your STEM Journey with the Oxford Optiver Foundation Scholarships 2026
The Optiver Foundation Scholarships support women pursuing taught master’s programmes in STEM at Oxford University starting October 2026 Designed to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the programme provides full tuition coverage, living cost grants, and access to a global network of women in STEM Scholars benefit from Oxford’s world-class resources historic libraries state-of-the-art labs and individualized teaching through tutorials
Program Details
Taught master’s programmes in Statistics Computer Science Physics Chemistry Engineering Science and the Mathematical Institute Biomedical and life sciences courses are excluded
Eligibility Criteria
Identify as female and consistent with official documents Be ordinarily resident in an eligible low or middle-income country Apply for a taught master’s course in an eligible STEM department Submit the Oxford graduate application by the relevant course deadline (November, December, or January 2026) Complete the additional scholarship application outlining socio-economic background and potential disadvantage Current Oxford students or deferred offer holders are not eligible
Benefits
Full coverage of Oxford course fees Generous grant for living costs Mentorship induction activities and on-course support to ensure academic and professional success Access to a global network of women in STEM fostering collaboration and leadership development
Why Choose the Optiver Foundation Scholarship
Break barriers in STEM Gain full financial and academic support Study at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world Join a global network of women leaders in science and technology Develop skills and knowledge to make an impact in research, industry, and beyond
How to Apply
Apply for graduate study at Oxford by the course deadline Tick the scholarship box on the graduate application form Eligible applicants will be invited to complete the additional scholarship form detailing socio-economic background Applications are assessed by a panel of academic staff based on academic merit potential and financial need Successful candidates will be notified in May 2026