Rhodes Scholarship

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

A strong bachelor's degree (First Class or GPA 3.70/4.0 or equivalent helps) by July of the entry year. Check if your country has its own Rhodes constituency; if not, apply for the Global Scholarship, which needs a nomination from your university (up to 3 candidates per institution).

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About this opportunity

The world's oldest international graduate scholarship, funding postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Each country or region runs its own selection process.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. A strong bachelor's degree (First Class or GPA 3.70/4.0 or equivalent helps) by July of the entry year. Check if your country has its own Rhodes constituency; if not, apply for the Global Scholarship, which needs a nomination from your university (up to 3 candidates per institution).
2. Note the deadline. Jun – Jul (annual; the Global Scholarship for 2027 closed on 23 Jul 2026 - countries with their own Rhodes constituency set different dates, mostly Jul – Oct) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Application form, personal statement, CV, transcripts, multiple reference letters (number set by the constituency).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Constituency committee shortlisting → interviews → final selection; separate Oxford admission required

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Rhodes Scholarship?

A strong bachelor's degree (First Class or GPA 3.70/4.0 or equivalent helps) by July of the entry year. Check if your country has its own Rhodes constituency; if not, apply for the Global Scholarship, which needs a nomination from your university (up to 3 candidates per institution).

What does Rhodes Scholarship cover?

Full University of Oxford fees, living stipend, airfare, visa and health surcharge for postgraduate study

When is the deadline for Rhodes Scholarship?

Jun – Jul (annual; the Global Scholarship for 2027 closed on 23 Jul 2026 - countries with their own Rhodes constituency set different dates, mostly Jul – Oct) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Rhodes Scholarship?

Host countries: United Kingdom.

What documents do I need for Rhodes Scholarship?

Application form, personal statement, CV, transcripts, multiple reference letters (number set by the constituency).

How are applicants selected for Rhodes Scholarship?

Constituency committee shortlisting → interviews → final selection; separate Oxford admission required

How much work is the Rhodes Scholarship application?

High: personal statement + several references + interviews