Wolfson Marshall Scholarship

WOLFSON MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS

This Scholarship is for Graduate Study in the humanities at either Masters or Doctoral level at Wolfson College, University of Oxford and will be for two years (with a possibility of a third year for doctoral studies). If awarded an Wolfson Marshall Scholarship candidates would be expected to study at Wolfson College, Oxford only.

The following is taken from Wolfson College website:

Wolfson is the largest graduate college in Oxford. Our diverse student body has a wide spread of disciplines and nationalities. The College is both traditional and unconventional, forward thinking and friendly.

Why Choose Wolfson?

  • Graduates only so that students mix with their peers. Wolfson fosters a friendly and close-knit community for graduate students.
  • Egalitarian ethos students mix freely with fellows and other academics throughout the College, at meals, in clubs and societies, and on College committees. Partners are also able to participate in all aspects of the College's social life.
  • International, multicultural society our students and fellows come from all over the world. Seventy-five nationalities are represented in our membership.
  • Tranquil surroundings Wolfson is situated on the banks of the River Cherwell, just a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford City Centre, overlooking open countryside which provides a haven of tranquility and green space just outside your door.
  • Lively lifestyle there is also a bustling social life in the College. We have a range of sports and special interest clubs and societies. We host concerts and art exhibitions. There are regular exchange dinners with other colleges, as well as a programme of public lectures and seminars covering a range of research interests. Wolfson's Cellar Bar is well known for its graduate events and friendly atmosphere, and Wolfson is the only college with an on-site punt harbour as well as a gym, squash and tennis courts, music rooms, a croquet lawn and even garden allotments!
  • Excellent accommodation the College aims to provide all first-year students with accommodation and many students continue to live in College in subsequent years. The College provides on-site facilities for single and partnered students and even students with families, including a Day Nursery. In addition, partners are able to access all the facilities and services despite not being students themselves.
  • Support for research students Wolfson has a well-established Library, open 24 hours a day, and generous bequests have helped it to develop specialist research collections. The College has a number of initiatives to provide additional support to students through its advisor scheme, regular meetings with the Senior Tutor and the President, research groups for the exchange of ideas and regular lectures and seminars.

For the Wolfson website please visit: http://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk