Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford
Total reward
Full tuition + GBP 18,180/year stipend
Level
Master's, PhD / Doctorate
Duration
Two years (extendable to a third year for some routes)
Location
United Kingdom
About this scholarship
The world’s oldest and most prestigious international scholarship, established in 1903. Covers full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Approximately 100 scholars are selected globally each year.
Eligibility
- Citizens of eligible countries (US, Canada, Australia, India, Pakistan, and many others)
- Aged 19-25 at time of application
- Completed bachelor's degree
- Outstanding academic achievement, character, leadership, and commitment to service
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition and college fees
- Personal stipend of GBP 18,180/year
- Economy airfare
- Health insurance
- Settling-in allowance
Required Documents
Application form, Personal statement, Academic transcripts, Five to eight recommendation letters, Research/study proposal
How to Apply
- Meet the citizenship/residency requirements of a Rhodes constituency (use the Rhodes eligibility checker; the Global constituency covers those without a national one), typically aged 18 to 24, with a strong undergraduate degree (around First Class Honours / GPA 3.70 or higher)
- You must also meet the entry requirements of your chosen full-time Oxford graduate course
- Apply through the Rhodes online application system by your constituency's deadline with a CV, personal statement, references, and academic transcripts, and apply separately for Oxford admission; covers all university and college fees, a living stipend, and flights
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