Published: 12 Jun 2023 842 views
When different people come together in a shared spirit, exciting new things begin. The Rhodes Scholarship is a life-changing opportunity to join outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
Applying for the Scholarship is a challenge, but it is an experience which has helped generations of young people to succeed. We encourage applications from talented students everywhere.
Rhodes Scholars come to the UK for two or more years and can apply to study most full-time postgraduate courses offered by Oxford University.
Rhodes House is part of the University of Oxford in England. It is located on South Parks Road in central Oxford, and was built in memory of Cecil Rhodes, an alumnus of the university and a major benefactor.
The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend. For the 2022/23 academic year, the stipend is £18,180 per annum (£1,515 per month) from which Scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation.
Please note - this is not sufficient to cover partners or dependents.
The detailed Conditions of Tenure document outlines permitted combinations of degrees, and how many years of study are covered by the Scholarship, as the latter depends on course choice - for example up to three years of fees and stipend is available to Scholars who choose to undertake a DPhil (PhD) at Oxford.
Following selection for the Scholarship, the Rhodes Trust will cover the fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford.
The eligibility criteria for the Rhodes Scholarship are as diverse as the applicant pool itself, varying from country to country. Applicants must exhibit an outstanding academic record. For example, if you’re from Pakistan, you are eligible to apply if your GPA is 3.7/4.0, while Indian applicants must have a first-class pass.
The criteria which determined the first Rhodes Scholars in 1902 still guide us today:
There is no such thing as a 'type' when considering who gets selected for a Rhodes Scholarship. Rhodes Scholars come from all backgrounds and we welcome applications from talented young persons of diverse backgrounds. Selection is made without regard to gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, social background, caste, or disability.
We are looking for young people of outstanding intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service.
Go to Rhodes University on www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk to apply
The application process for the Rhodes Scholarship is an integral part of the journey, and each step should be completed with great care and precision.
