The Scholarship

The Scholarship

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The Scholarship

The Trust’s first priority is the provision of financial assistance to students from the China University of Political Science and Law in Beijing to study for one of the following courses at the University of Oxford:  MJur, BA in Jurisprudence, MSc Law and Finance, MPhil in Law or DPhil in Law, through The David and Jayne Paterson Scholarship. The Trustees announce each October that applications for the Scholarships should be submitted by a deadline set by Oxford University.
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Scholarship questions

The answers below summarise the Trust’s published 2027–2028 announcement and prospectus. Please read the full conditions before applying.

Who is the scholarship for?

The scholarship supports graduates of China University of Political Science and Law studying specified law courses at the University of Oxford. Additional eligibility conditions apply; see the full prospectus and 2027–2028 announcement.

Which Oxford courses are included?

The published list is MJur, BA in Jurisprudence, MSc in Law and Finance, MPhil in Law and DPhil in Law. See the announcement and regulations.

What is the published scholarship value?

The 2027–2028 announcement states £15,000 from the Trust plus a £10,000 supplement from Oxford’s Law Faculty, totalling £25,000 for each scholarship. It provides for up to two scholarships, subject to the published regulations. See the award details.

How do applicants apply, and what is the deadline?

Applicants should apply to Oxford through the normal admissions process. Application deadlines depend on the course; consult the Oxford Faculty of Law. The Trust’s announcement gives the CUPL contact for preparing application materials and explains the scholarship selection arrangements.

Where can I find scholar profiles or contact the Trust?

Browse the Paterson scholars or use the Trust’s published contact details.