Felix Scholarship
Scholarships for gifted students from India and several other developing countries to study at the University of Oxford, the University of Reading or SOAS, awarded on academic merit and financial need.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
The trust's pages do not state what the scholarship covers or its amounts.
Eligible applicants
Gifted students with financial need from India and other developing countries; first-class bachelor's or equivalent
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Overview
Felix Scholarship is offered by Felix Scholarship Trust for study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Scholarship award (coverage not stated on the checked pages)
Not specified
The trust's pages do not state what the scholarship covers or its amounts. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Mainly Indian nationals; a limited number of awards go to students from other developing countries.
- International eligibility
- A limited number of awards go to students from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and other listed countries; non-Indian applicants are selected by the individual universities.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Outstanding academic merit.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Financial need is one of the two award criteria.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Oxford · University of Reading · SOAS University of London
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Gifted students with outstanding academic merit and financial need, mainly from India, who want to study at Oxford, Reading or SOAS and return home afterwards. Roughly 20 awards are made each year.
Applicant profile
- Gifted students with financial need from India and other developing countries; first-class bachelor's or equivalent
Study route
- Study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Gifted students with outstanding academic merit and financial need, mainly from India, who want to study at Oxford, Reading or SOAS and return home afterwards. Roughly 20 awards are made each year.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Graduate application to the university
- University-specific Felix materials
How to apply
- 1
Oxford: submit your graduate application by the January deadline for your course; there is no separate form
- 2
Reading: follow the procedure on the University of Reading Felix Scholarships page
- 3
SOAS: follow the procedure on the SOAS Felix Scholarships page
Application timeline
Application cycle
Oxford considers anyone who submits a graduate application by its January deadline; Reading and SOAS use their own procedures and dates.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Felix Scholarship Trust
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.