RLRH launches Graduate Horizons for the 2025-2026 academic year: A global application support programme for prospective students affected by displacement
Are you interested in pursuing a master's degree at the University of Oxford or other institutions worldwide for courses running in the 2025-2026 academic year? Would you like to receive 1:1 mentorship as you apply to graduate programmes and scholarships? Oxford's Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) is running Graduate Horizons again this year: a global application support programme for prospective students who have been affected by displacement, e.g. as refugees, asylum seekers, IDPs, and stateless, among other categories.
Graduate Horizons is designed for students who have completed (or will soon complete) a bachelor’s degree and are interested in submitting applications for master's programmes that are set to begin in late 2025 at the University of Oxford and at other universities across the world. If you are selected to join Graduate Horizons and receive mentorship, you will benefit from individual support from a current graduate student or alumni of Oxford who will:
- Discuss available graduate courses and the application process for degrees at Oxford and elsewhere;
- Help you navigate application processes for scholarships that you might be eligible for;
- Provide feedback on the documents you prepare for submission to graduate degrees and/or scholarship applications.
Participants of Graduate Horizons will join a series of workshops that focus on: helping select a good-fit university and degree, writing a compelling personal statement, and drafting a CV and other required documents, among other topics. Workshops will take place from October–November 2024.
Information session
Want to know more? You're invited to join an information session to learn more about the support that will be available through Graduate Horizons. During the session, colleagues at the RLRH will discuss the materials you need to submit for this application, what you can expect from the programme, and answer any questions you may have on graduate application processes. Choose a session that suits your availability and register via Zoom:
- Session 1: August 6 (Tuesday), 3pm BST. Register here.
- Session 2: August 14 (Wednesday), 3pm BST. Register here.
- Session 3: August 22 (Thursday), 1pm BST. Register here.
If you cannot attend the live information session but would like to receive the recording, please email: graduatehorizons@refugeeledresearch.org
Eligibility criteria and application
Read the full eligibility criteria on the application form and apply before Monday 2nd September, 5:00pm BST. All applicants will be contacted and informed of the result of their submission. Regardless of the outcome, everyone will be provided a comprehensive pack of information to assist in putting together materials to apply to graduate degrees.
Are you an African student? RLRH will provide supplementary guidance to African applicants who are eligible for courses supported by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Further details can be found in the application form. Please note: Graduate Horizons is open to applicants from ALL nationalities/countries of origin.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals in social groups that are under-represented in this space, including, but not limited to, LGBTQI+, gender non-conforming, women, and disabled candidates. If you are uncertain whether you would like to participate in the programme, please be in touch.
If you have any additional comments or questions you can be in touch via email: graduatehorizons@refugeeledresearch.org