The Clarendon Fund offers fully funded scholarships for academically excellent international students — including Nigerians — to pursue Master’s or DPhil (PhD) studies at the prestigious University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
This scholarship covers all tuition and living costs and is open to applicants from any field of study.
Scholarship Overview
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Host Institution: University of Oxford
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Country: United Kingdom
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Level: Master’s & PhD (DPhil)
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Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
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Eligible Countries: All, including Nigeria
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Application Deadline: January 2026 (Varies by course, apply early)
Scholarship Value
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Full tuition and college fees
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Annual living expenses grant (approx. £18,750 – £19,500)
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Automatic consideration (no separate application) once you apply to an eligible Oxford course
Eligibility Criteria
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Must apply for a new full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil program at Oxford
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Must submit a complete application by your course’s December or January deadline
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Strong academic background — typically First Class or strong Second Class Upper
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Research and leadership potential may be considered depending on the course
Eligible Fields
All graduate programs offered at the University of Oxford, including:
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Law
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Medicine & Health Sciences
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Engineering & Technology
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Environmental Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Humanities
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Mathematics & Physical Sciences
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Business, Economics, Public Policy
Explore eligible courses here:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses
Required Documents
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Online application for an Oxford graduate course
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Academic transcripts
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Statement of purpose/research proposal
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CV/resume
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Letters of recommendation
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English language test (IELTS/TOEFL) if required by program
How to Apply
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Choose your preferred Oxford course and apply through:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/applying-to-oxford -
No separate scholarship application is required — applicants meeting the deadline are automatically considered for Clarendon
Tip: Submit your complete course application before the January deadline to be automatically considered. Your personal statement and academic references carry great weight — make sure they reflect academic excellence and global potential.