The Rhodes Scholarship Program

• The Rhodes Scholarships are among the oldest and most prestigious international scholarships in the world.
• These scholarships are life-changing opportunities for outstanding young people from all over the world to pursue their studies at the University of Oxford.

Scholarship Overview

• The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full-time, postgraduate award that targets talented young people from around the world.
• Rhodes Scholars pursue full-time postgraduate courses for two or more years at the University of Oxford.

Host School(s)

• Oxford University

Field(s) of Study

• Any full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Oxford,

What does the scholarship cover?

• Oxford University course fees
• An annual stipend (the stipend for the 2022/23 academic year is £18,180 per annum, i.e. £1,515 per month) 

How many scholarships are given?

• Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

• International students

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you should:

• Be from an eligible country found in one of the listed Rhodes constituencies.
• Have been resident in an eligible country for at least five years.
• Be under the age of 27 on 1st October 2023 (i.e. have been born after 1 October 1996).
• Have completed your first undergraduate degree on or after 1 October 2022.
• Have a First Class Honours Degree or its equivalent, or a GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher.
• Have completed an undergraduate degree by July 2024 with an academic grade that meets or exceeds the specific entry requirements for your chosen full-time course at the University.

How do I Apply – Next Steps

• Complete and submit the online application form.
• You must apply for the Rhodes Scholarship before applying for your proposed course at the University of Oxford.
• Once you are selected for the Rhodes Scholarship, you are then required to apply for your chosen course via the University of Oxford’s graduate application form.

 Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence
• Energy and desire to use your talents fully
• Truth, courage, and devotion to duty
• Moral force of character

Required Documents

• Birth certificate confirming that you meet the age criterion
• A copy of your National ID or of a valid passport (with translation, if necessary), confirming that you meet the citizenship criteria
• An official transcript from the college or university at which you are studying, or have studied, showing grades achieved to date
• Certified copies of your primary and high school leaving certificates, and your high school academic certificate
• Evidence of your English language skills if English is not your first language
• A full curriculum vitae (CV) not exceeding two A4 (12pt font size) pages in length
• An academic statement
• A personal statement
• A total of five referees

Closing Date:

• 31 August 2023. 

How do I get more information?

• Website: The Rhodes Scholarship