ScholarshipsRhodes Scholarship 2027 (Oxford)
Fully FundedFoundation RenewableMaster · PhD
Rhodes Scholarship 2027 (Oxford)
United Kingdom Rhodes Trust All fields available at the University of Oxford
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Amount
Full tuition + living stipend + airfare + health insurance
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
144 days left
Country
United Kingdom
Awards
Approximately 100 per year globally
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Provider
Rhodes Trust
Type
Foundation
Field of Study
All fields available at the University of Oxford
Awards Available
Approximately 100 per year globally
Duration
2 years for most courses, 3 years for DPhil/PhD
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
Approximately 30 eligible countries including USA, Canada...
GPA Requirement
Exceptional academic record, typically GPA 3.7/4.0 or equivalent first-class honours
Language
Must meet Oxford's English language requirements (IELTS 7.0-7.5 depending on course)
Age Limit
Generally 19-25 years old at the time of application (varies by country)
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 1-2% acceptance rate (most competitive scholarship in the world)
Results Announced
November-December of application year
The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and one of the most prestigious international scholarship programs, established in 1903 under the will of Cecil Rhodes. Each year, approximately 100 scholars from over 60 countries are selected to study at the University of Oxford. The scholarship covers any full-time postgraduate degree offered by the university, including MSc, MPhil, MBA, DPhil, and more. Rhodes Scholars are selected on the basis of intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service.
- Full university and college fees at Oxford
- Annual personal stipend (approximately £18,180 for 2026-27)
- Economy class airfare to and from Oxford at the start and end of tenure
- Settling-in allowance on first arrival
- Research travel funding
- Health insurance coverage
- Access to Rhodes House and its global network of 5,000+ alumni
- Literary and scholastic attainments (academic excellence)
- Energy to use one's talents to the full
- Truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for the weak
- Moral force of character and leadership instincts
- Physical vigour as demonstrated through sport or other activities
Application Deadline (144 days left)
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Results Announced
November-December of application year
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