Rhodes Global Scholarships to Study in The UK 2021/2022

2021/2022 Rhodes Global Scholarship application round is currently open. Awarded annually, the Rhodes scholarship is open to exceptional students around the world whose dream is to study in the UK and in return help change the world they live in.

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.

The Rhodes Scholarship supports exceptional young people for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, and actively fosters lifelong learning and fellowship.

 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for each constituency Scholarship is held in the Information for Candidates document, which can be found by selecting the relevant constituency in the drop-down list of countries on the ‘How to apply’ webpage. However, a general eligibility and selection guideline; the four criteria which governed the selection of Rhodes Scholars in 1902 are still the guiding criteria for the selection of Rhodes Scholars:

• literary and scholastic attainments (academic excellence)
• energy to use one’s talents to the full (as demonstrated by mastery in areas such as sports, music, debate, dance, theatre, and artistic pursuits, particularly where teamwork is involved)
• truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship
• moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings.

Scholarship Cover/Benefits:

The Rhodes Scholarship is for two years in the first instance. The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University (and College) fees as well as providing an annual stipend up to £15,900 per annum or £1,325 per month (2019/20 academic year rate) from which Scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation.

How To Apply

Applications for the Rhodes Scholarship consist of multiple stages. Below are 7 steps to guide you through the process.

• Checking Eligibility
• Choice of Oxford Course
• Preparing a personal statement
• Reference letters
• Checking and Gathering Documents
• Social Media Engagement
• Final Interview

Click Here to Start Application

Application Deadline: 31 July 2020

Visit the Official Website for Further Details