Description:
The University of Oxford provides exemplary students with the Rhodes Scholarships to pursue postgraduate programmes. This Scholarship program was established in Cecil Rhodes’ will in the year 1902. It is one of the first of its kind and probably the most esteemed international scholarship program worldwide. 89 applicants are chosen every year for this Scholarship.
Scholarship Provider:
University of Oxford in United Kingdom
Area of Study:
The awardees of the Rhodes Scholarship program are allowed to pursue any full-time postgraduate degree, which also includes the BA with senior status over two years at Oxford University, depending on a few number of constraints.
Benefits of this Scholarship:
- All the University and College fees will be paid for with this Scholarship.
- An individual allowance will be provided.
- One economy class airfare to Oxford at the beginning of the Scholarship along with an economy flight airfare for the student’s return to his/her home country at the end of the Scholarship program will be provided.
Eligibility:
All Rhodes Scholarships applicants are subjected to the eligibility conditions mentioned below:
- Citizenship and residency: All applicants are required to meet the citizenship and residency conditions of the Rhodes constituency for which they are applying. Kindly see the detailed information thoroughly through the country links.
- Age: The age limits differ between constituencies and usually vary from a minimum age limit of 18 and a maximum age limit of 28 by 1 October of the year following selection. Most of the constituencies show an age limit of 24 and 25. Kindly check the precise age limit for your constituency thoroughly before applying.
- Education: The candidates applying for this Scholarship program must have a completed bachelor’s degree before the October following selection. Since the entry reuirements are very competitive, the applicants must have a satisfactory academic standing to secure admission to the Oxford University. It will also ensure Rhodes Scholars to reach the high educational standards set by Oxford University. However some constituencies ask for an undergraduate degree to be considered within the constituency of application.
How to Apply:
First read the information about the Scholarships applicable worldwide. Look for the application criteria, eligibility requirements, and the deadline specified for that country after moving on the country-specific page. Application period starts from the spring and summer semester of the previous year. Deadline differs from country to country but is generally around July-October of the previous year of commencing the degree. Thoroughly go through the how to apply page and also visit the official website for more detailed information on how to apply for this Scholarship. The following requirements are needed for the application process:
- Academic record/transcript (either completed or presently pursuing) of undergraduate degree and postgraduate degree, if available.
- Provide a detailed CV/resumé.
- Prepare a personal statement/essay. This should include the applicant’s desired program and the reason for pursuing that.
- Identification evidence such as birth certificate/passport.
- Proof of English Language proficiency for those whose first language isn’t English.
- Referee list.
Contact:
Rhodes House
South Parks Road
Oxford OX1 3RG
United Kingdom
Porters’ Lodge: 01865 270901 (local calls)
Facsimile: +44 (0)1865 270914
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/
Related Scholarships: List of Scholarships in UK
