Oxford's Clarendon scholarship for Nigerians (2027 entry)

Last checked: 3 October 2026. General information, not advice on your case.

The short answer: Nigerians can be considered for Oxford's Clarendon scholarship, which covers course fees and living costs. You do not fill a scholarship form. You apply for your graduate course by its December or January deadline and Oxford considers you automatically. That was what Oxford's funding page said on 3 October 2026, and it is the whole reason the form you keep searching for cannot be found.

What the scholarship covers

Clarendon covers your course fees and gives a grant for living expenses for the length of your course. There are no restrictions on nationality or field of study, and all full-time and part-time master's and DPhil courses are eligible. Source: University of Oxford, Clarendon Fund.

How do Nigerians apply?

1. Find your course in Oxford's graduate course list and read its entry requirement.
2. Note the December or January deadline on the course page. Only applications in by that date are considered for Clarendon.
3. Create your application account and start the form.
4. Tell your referees early. Oxford emails them directly, and a missing reference leaves your application incomplete.
5. Request your transcript and prepare the documents your course page lists.

What does it cost to apply from Nigeria?

The application fee is £75 for taught courses (about ₦133,000) and £20 for research courses (about ₦36,000). Nigeria is not on Oxford's list of countries whose residents have the fee removed. Source: University of Oxford, application fee.

Is it guaranteed?

No. Clarendon is awarded on academic merit and is very competitive. Nobody can promise it. What you control is a complete application, submitted by the right deadline.

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