How to apply for a scholarship to study at the University of Oxford

Before you do anything you should contact us to arrange a time to discuss your application.

Application process

There are 2 steps to completing the application process. Applicants should:

Step 1: Apply to the University of Oxford for admission to a degree program and for acceptance to an Oxford college before 7 January 2011 if applying for programs offered by the Medical Sciences Division or in Philosophy, or before 21 January 2011 for all other programs.
Step 2: Apply to the Trust for a Charlie Perkins Scholarship before 28 January 2011.

Note: You must be accepted by the University of Oxford in order to be eligible to receive a Charlie Perkins Scholarship.

Applying to study at the University of Oxford

Before applying you should check the University of Oxford website to clarify exact entry requirements for your chosen course/s.

You should take some time to thoroughly read through the following information before starting on the application process as errors may delay your application.

The deadline for applications to the University of Oxford, depending on your choice of program, is 7January 2011 or 21 January 2011.

> Application Guide
> Graduate Studies Prospectus
> College Guide

Overview
See the University of Oxford's website for an overview of the process for applying for graduate study.

Deadlines
The deadline for students who wish to apply for study at the University of Oxford is 21 January 2011. An exception to this is for programs offered by the Medical Sciences Division and in Philosophy where the deadline is 7 January 2011.

When you apply to Oxford you will also be required to nominate two colleges.

There is no limit to the number of applications to different courses you can make. However, you will need to provide the full set of necessary supporting materials for each application you submit.

Application fees
The application fee for each program is £25 GBP. You must submit payment in full at the time of application. If you are applying for more than one course you will need to supply separate application forms and payments for each program.

Online applications can only be paid by credit card. If you do not have access to a credit card there are options available to you.

Paper applications can be paid online using a debit or credit card.

You can also pay by cheque or International Banker’s Draft in UK pounds (£) Sterling, made payable to “University of Oxford”.

For more information on paying the application fee see the University of Oxford's website.

More information
The academic year at Oxford runs from October to June. The year is divided into three 8-week terms, Michaelmas (autumn), Hilary (spring), and Trinity (summer).

You can:
> download an application form, or
> apply online

Applying for a Charlie Perkins Scholarship

Before applying interested candidates must contact us to arrange a time to discuss your application.

Overview
	Submit your application to the University of Oxford by 7 or 21 January 2011
	Submit your application to Charlie Perkins Trust, received or postmarked before 5pm AEDST 28 January 2011
	The selection panel will produce a shortlist of candidates for interview during February 2011
	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the selection panel at the end of February or in early March and the announcement of successful candidates is expected to be made during March 2011
	Successful candidates will be flown to Oxford in April to visit colleges to make their college selection
	In 2011, the University of Oxford term will commence on Sunday 9 October.

Deadlines for the Charlie Perkins Scholarships
	Applications open 9am AEDST Monday 15 November 2010
	Applications close 5pm AEDST Friday 28 January 2011. NOTE: Only applications received or postmarked before 5pm AEDST 28 January 2011 will be considered.

Eligibility
Applicants must
	be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
	have tertiary qualifications
	be accepted into any graduate degree program offered at the University of Oxford - it should be noted that this will require a First Class Honours degree, upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent .

Applicants for the Charlie Perkins Scholarship must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and be accepted as such by the community in which they live or have lived. Applicants must provide a written statement from an elder in, or representative on behalf of, the community in which they live or have lived confirming this. This will count as one of the five references required to be submitted with the application.

Selection of successful applicants will be based on the academic success of the candidates and their potential to contribute as leaders and role models.

Ready to apply?

What you need to provide in your application
	Completed application form - see link below
	Personal statement in the form of a covering letter (three pages max.). Your letter must include information on: - your background and connection to your community (at least one page) - what you want to study at the University of Oxford and why - how you see yourself contributing to your community or Indigenous Australia, or to Australia more generally.
	Curriculum vitae (CV)
	Five references - at least two academic; one from your community or an elder in the community; two of your own choice.* The references could cover, for example: - your academic accomplishments - your likelihood of succeeding at Oxford - your current and previous leadership roles, including positions of leadership in Indigenous Australia or community more generally - your aspirations and how likely you are to achieve them. * NOTE: References already submitted to the University of Oxford may be used.
	Academic transcript/s
	Passport size photo of yourself

> Download the Charlie Perkins Trust application form [Word doc.]

You will find a checklist attached to the application form to help you make sure you do not forget anything. Please check it thoroughly as any errors may delay your application.

Where to send your application:
Charlie Perkins Scholarships
The Charlie Perkins Trust for Children & Students
PO Box 6097
UNSW Sydney NSW 1466

Quick overview of the process

Step 1: Discuss your decision with Richard Potok.

Step 2: Submit your application to the University of Oxford by 7 or 21 January 2011.

Step 2: Submit your application to the Charlie Perkins Trust by 28 January 2011.

Please contact us if you need more information on the Charlie Perkins Scholarships.