Rhodes Scholarship
A fully funded postgraduate award for eligible applicants to study full-time at the University of Oxford.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Fully funded
Eligible applicants
Constituency-based
Overview
The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate award for eligible applicants to study full-time at the University of Oxford. Eligibility and application arrangements are organised by constituency.
What this scholarship covers
University of Oxford course fees
Included
Annual stipend (£20,400 in 2025–26)
Included
Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge
Included
Two economy flights (start and end of studies)
Included
Rhodes covers Oxford course fees and provides a living stipend, with support for the university application fee, visa and health surcharge, travel, and settling in.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 10, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 10, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Apply through your Rhodes constituency. Citizenship, residence, and age rules differ by constituency.
- International eligibility
- Open to applicants from the 24 active Rhodes constituencies. The Global constituency is currently suspended.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Meet the entry requirements for the chosen Oxford postgraduate course.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No single Rhodes-wide numerical minimum is published; Oxford course and constituency requirements apply.
- Academic competitivenessCompetitive
- Academic excellence is considered competitively; Oxford course requirements still apply.
Experience and personal requirements
- LeadershipCompetitive
- Leadership is a Rhodes selection criterion.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Oxford
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- AdmissionConditional
- Oxford course requirements apply; constituency guidance states the application route.
This scholarship is only for eligible full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford.
Official eligibility summary
Generally intended for eligible applicants in a Rhodes constituency who meet its published criteria and Oxford’s course requirements.
Nationality & residence
- Eligibility is determined by the relevant Rhodes constituency
Academic background
- Meet the requirements for the chosen Oxford postgraduate course
Other conditions
- Selection criteria and application process are set by constituency
Requirements that vary
Your constituency determines the detailed eligibility rules, deadline, and selection process.
- Eligibility criteria
- Application deadline
- Selection process
Required documents
- Application materials required by the relevant constituency
- Oxford course application materials
How to apply
- 1
Check your constituency’s eligibility and application guidance.
- 2
Choose an eligible Oxford postgraduate course.
- 3
Apply through the official Rhodes route for your constituency.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Closed but recurring
Applications are closed. They reopen in 2027 for entry to Oxford in 2028. Confirm dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Rhodes Trust
Official scholarship provider
Last checked October 10, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Check your constituency’s criteria.
- 02Review Oxford course requirements.
- 03Confirm the deadline for your constituency.
- 04Apply through the official Rhodes route.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one deadline for all applicants?
No. Application deadlines and processes vary by Rhodes constituency.