World's oldest international graduate scholarship. West Africa includes Nigeria.
Founded 1903. Nigerian students apply through West Africa constituency. Full University and College fees at Oxford, £18,720/year, return airfare, settling-in and thesis allowances. 2 years (Masters) or up to 4 (DPhil).
Nigerian citizen, 18-25, Bachelors with outstanding academics/leadership
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship (Oxford). Nigerian citizen, 18-25, Bachelors with outstanding academics/leadership
The Rhodes Scholarship (Oxford) provides: Full tuition + £18,720 stipend + travel. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Sept-Oct 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/the-rhodes-scholarship/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a oldest int'l scholarship opportunity for Masters / PhD candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.