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Rhodes Scholarship (West Africa) - United Kingdom (Oxford) open to Nigerians 2027

Rhodes Scholarship (West Africa) - United Kingdom (Oxford) open to Nigerians 2027

Posted on May 29, 2026 • ALEKKI Team • 5 min read

Description

The world's oldest and most prestigious international scholarship for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Nigeria is included in the West Africa constituency, with 3 scholarships available annually for the entire region.
Covers:

  • Full tuition fees, college fees
  • Living stipend
  • Airfare to and from UK
  • Study Level: Postgraduate (any Oxford graduate programme)
  • Requirements

  • Nigerian or other West African citizen aged 19–27 at time of application
  • First-class or strong upper-second undergraduate degree
  • Demonstrated intellectual distinction, character, leadership, and commitment to service; NOT yet enrolled at Oxford
  • Documents Needed: Online Rhodes application, academic transcripts, 4 references, personal statement, CV, proof of citizenship
  • Tip: Most applicants fail because they rush their application.

    Application Deadline

  • June 2 2026
  • Deadline: August 28, 2026
  • Application Link

    Apply here

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