Rhodes Scholarship

Overview

The world's oldest international postgraduate scholarship, funded by the Rhodes Trust, for full-time study at the University of Oxford. It covers Oxford course fees, an annual living stipend, visa costs, and return flights, and selects candidates on academic excellence, character, and leadership potential rather than financial need.

Funding

Full Oxford University course fees plus an annual stipend (£20,400/year for 2025-26), a fee for the Oxford application, student visa and health surcharge costs, and two economy flights to/from the UK

Eligibility

• Meet the age and academic requirements for your country/constituency of application
• Hold, or be completing, a bachelor's degree of high academic standing
• Apply through the correct national or regional constituency
• Demonstrate leadership, integrity, and commitment to service
• Intend to pursue full-time postgraduate study at Oxford

Application Deadline

Institutional/national deadlines vary by country of application, generally clustering between June and October each year (nomination-based, not a single global date) Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Confirm eligibility for your country/constituency's Rhodes application process
2. Submit an Intent to Apply and secure institutional endorsement where required
3. Prepare the national Rhodes Trust application with 5-8 letters of recommendation and personal essays
4. Advance through the national selection committee interview stage
5. If selected, apply to and enrol at the University of Oxford