Christopher J. Duckenfield Scholars Program
Study Abroad at Oxford
Program Dates: Summer 2027
July 3 - August 7, 2027
About the Program
The Christopher J. Duckenfield Scholars Program was established by his family and friends to honor his memory. Dr. Duckenfield, at Clemson University for 26 years, last served as Clemson's Vice Provost for Computing and Information Technology. Fittingly enough, he was also an alumnus of St. Peter's College, Oxford.
The Duckenfield Scholars Program is designed to identify and enable one or two members of the Honors College, who demonstrate extraordinary talent, motivation, commitment, and ability to attend St. Peter's Summer School at Magdalen College, Oxford University, each summer. Each year, 1-2 scholars are selected and receive a stipend of $8,000 to use towards the cost of tuition for the program (more information about fees and courses offered).
The five-week summer school program immerses students in an unparalleled and challenging educational experience provided by Oxford professors from St. Peter’s College in one of three areas: Environmental Studies, English, and Medieval Studies.
Students will also have multiple experiences to appreciate another culture and broaden their global perspectives.
Questions?
For more information about the program, please contact Eric Pernotto.
How To Apply
Application to the program is open to currently enrolled Clemson University Honors College students who have been at Clemson for at least one full year at the time of their application. Priority will be given to those who have a least one year remaining before graduation.
The application opens each fall. We encourage you to watch this informational video before completing your application.
Late and/or hand written applications are not accepted.
A complete application consists of:
- Your personal information
- A curriculum vitae
- Three essays
- Two letters of recommendation
DO NOT SUBMIT ADDITIONAL MATERIALS WITH THIS APPLICATION.
Apply to the Duckenfield Scholars Program through the InfoReady Portal.
Supporting Materials
Instructions for Curriculum Vitae
A curriculum vitae (or C.V. for short) is an academic resume. It is a concise summary of information about your achievements and activities, with emphasis on the scholarly and educational aspects of your life.
Under each category of your C.V. you should list the most recent items first and then go back in time. Be sure to include dates. Your C.V. should be no more than two pages. You will upload your C.V. into the application.
Your C.V. will contain the following categories:
- Personal - name, local and permanent addresses, phone, email
- Education - schools attended and dates, GPAs, AP and other special courses
- Work Experience - full and part-time jobs, dates, duties
- Service Activities - what you did and when
- Honors and Awards - scholarships and special recognitions
- Leadership and Extra-Curricular Activities - clubs, sports, student government, etc.
Selection Timeline
- October 1 - 2027 Duckenfield Scholar application open
- October 5 - 2026 Duckenfield Scholar Reception (4:30 p.m. in the Honors College Great Hall) - applicants have the opportunity to learn about the program from the 2026 Duckenfield Scholars
- October 7 at 5 p.m. and October 20 at noon - Virtual Informational Sessions about the Duckenfield Scholars Program. Information to access these sessions can be found in your weekly Honors newsletters.
- October 25 - 2027 Duckenfield Scholar application closes at 11:59 p.m.
- November 12-20 - In-person interviews for finalists
- December 4 - All applicants are informed of decisions
- July 3 - August 7 - Dates of Oxford Academic Summer School, hosted at Magdalen College & St Edmund Hall College, University of Oxford
