AS MANY as 20 refugees from Ukraine will benefit from free studies and a £7,500 grant from the University of Oxford.

For the 2022-23 academic year, the Graduate Scholarship Scheme for Ukraine Refugees will provide academic training for ‘well qualified graduates’ from Ukraine.

Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded to graduates who are ordinarily resident in Ukraine, for admission onto a postgraduate taught course.

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The scholarships are co-funded by the university and participating colleges, with course fees as well as the graduate application fee to be waived.

Each scholar will be given free accommodation and meals within their college, in addition to a grant of £7,500 to support their study and living costs.

Professor Louise Richardson, vice-chancellor of the university, said: “Like others, we have been horrified by the suffering and destruction caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

“Our community is united in our desire to do something to help.

“These scholarships represent our effort to provide an opportunity to students and academics whose scholarship has been disrupted by the war.”

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Baroness Jan Royall, principal of Somerville College, and chair of the university’s Conference of Colleges, added: “The war in Ukraine continues to cause immense suffering and long-term repercussions for those affected.

“It has been inspiring to see the speed and unanimity with which the colleges have rallied to support this important new programme.

“In time, there will be more for us to do in order to lessen the impact of this terrible war – but this scheme will give Ukrainian students a chance to rebuild their lives now, which is invaluable.”

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