Where will the Award be Taken?
At the University of Oxford, United Kingdom
How Many Awards?
Up to six scholarships per year, with 30 scholarships in total over a five-year period.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full course fees
- Living grant to cover accommodation and daily expenses
- Mentoring, tailored induction, and on-course support
- Belonging to a supportive cohort of scholars
How Long Will the Award Last?
For the full duration of the master’s degree programme (usually 1 year full-time).
How to Apply:
- Apply for graduate study at Oxford by the relevant course deadline (November, December, or January).
- Tick the scholarship box on the graduate application form.
- If eligible, complete the additional Optiver Scholarship form (covering socio-economic background and disadvantage).
- Applicants who receive an offer for an eligible course and meet criteria will be considered.
- Successful scholars will be notified by May 2026.



