The prestigious Rhodes Scholarships are awarded to worthy candidates so they can study at the University of Oxford. Founded in 1902 by Cecil Rhodes, it is among the most prestigious and established global scholarship programs.
Host Institution:
- Oxford University, UK
Fields of Study:
- Rhodes Scholars can pursue any full-time postgraduate degree at Oxford.
Number of Scholarships:
- 95 scholarships are awarded each year.
Target Group:
- Open to students from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, China, various Caribbean nations, East Africa, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Southern Africa, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, UAE, the US, West Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Global Rhodes Scholarships are available for students outside these regions.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Covers all university and college fees.
- Provides a living stipend of £19,092 per year (2023/24).
- Includes a settling-in allowance, health insurance, visa, and two economy-class flights to and from the UK.
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Eligibility:
- Citizenship & Residency: Must meet the specific requirements of the Rhodes constituency you are applying to.
- Age: Generally, applicants must be 18-24 years old on October 1, 2024. For medical, dental, pharmaceutical, law, and engineering students, the age limit is 18-25. For older candidates with a delayed undergraduate degree, the age limit is under 27.
- Education: Applicants should have a First Class Honours degree or equivalent, or meet specific entry requirements for the chosen Oxford course. Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy students should have a Distinction or equivalent.
- English Language: Must meet Oxford’s English language proficiency standards.
Application Instructions:
- Applications open in June 2024.
- Check country-specific pages for detailed criteria and deadlines, which usually range from July to October 2024.
For more information and to apply, visit the official Rhodes Scholarship website.