The Rhodes Scholarships are renowned postgraduate awards supporting exceptional students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Established in 1902 through the will of Cecil Rhodes, this scholarship is the oldest and arguably the most prestigious international scholarship program available.
Host Institution: University of Oxford, UK
Levels/Fields of Study:
Rhodes Scholars can pursue any full-time postgraduate degree at Oxford, subject to limited restrictions.
Number of Scholarships:
Each year, 95 Scholars are selected globally.
Target Group:
The scholarships are open to students from various regions, including:
- Australia
- Bermuda
- Canada
- China
- Commonwealth Caribbean
- East Africa
- Germany
- Hong Kong SAR
- India
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Southern Africa
- Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- West Africa
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
For students from countries not covered by these regions, there is the Global Rhodes Scholarship.
Scholarship Value/Inclusions/Duration:
The Rhodes Scholarship covers:
- All University and College fees
- A living stipend of £19,092 per annum (AY 2023/24)
- Settling-in allowance
- Health insurance
- Visa costs
- Two economy-class flights (to and from the UK at the beginning and end of the studies)
The scholarship’s duration is detailed in the Conditions of Tenure document, which specifies the combinations of degrees and years of study covered.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Rhodes Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Citizenship & Residency: Fulfill the citizenship and residency requirements for the Rhodes constituency you are applying to.
2. Age:
- Typically aged 18-24 on 1st October 2024 (born after 1 October 1999 and on or before 2 October 2006).
- For medical, dental, pharmaceutical, law, and engineering students: aged 18-25 (born after 1 October 1998 and before 2 October 2006).
- For older candidates who completed their undergraduate degree later: under 27 on 1st October 2024 (born after 1 October 1997) and completed the first undergraduate degree on or after 1 October 2023.
3. Education: Must have completed an undergraduate degree with a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent. For courses like Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, the highest university classification (e.g., Distinction) is required. Candidates with an Honours degree from outside their home country or those who have studied at the Master’s level in their country may have a higher chance of admission.
4. English Language: Must meet the University of Oxford’s English language proficiency requirements at the Higher Level.
Application Instructions:
Applications for the next round open in June 2024. Deadlines vary by country, typically falling between July and October 2024. Applicants must read the country-specific eligibility requirements and application criteria available on the Rhodes Scholarships website.
For detailed information on how to apply, visit the official Rhodes Scholarships website.