The Rhodes Trust offers the Rhodes Trust Scholarships Postgraduate Scholarship Program for international students globally, including Africans, to study at the University of Oxford, UK (See country list below).
Application Deadline:
- 27 August 2026 23:59 GMT
Tell Me About the Scholarship:
The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s oldest and most prestigious international postgraduate scholarship, established in 1903.
It provides fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, covering tuition, living costs, airfare, visa, and health surcharge.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Rhodes Scholars may pursue almost any full-time postgraduate programme at Oxford, including:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Medicine
- Law
- Public Policy
- Economics
- Climate Change & Environmental Sciences
- Philosophy
- Business Administration
- Development Studies
Eligible degree types include MSc, MPhil, MBA, MPP, MPH, MFE, BCL, MJur, and DPhil (Oxford PhD).
Type:
- Postgraduate Scholarship | Oxford University | Fully Funded
Who can Apply?
Applicants are assessed on four qualities:
- Academic excellence.
- Leadership potential.
- Commitment to service.
- Character and integrity.
Eligibility varies by constituency, but applicants must:
- Be nationals of an eligible country.
- Meet age and residency requirements.
- Apply through their constituency portal.
How are Candidates Selected?
- Applications reviewed by constituency committees.
- Shortlisting and interviews (Oct–Dec 2026).
- Final selection announced Dec 2026.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Here’s the full list of eligible constituencies/countries for the Rhodes Scholarship 2027 intake at Oxford University:
- United States – 32 scholarships
- Canada – 11 scholarships
- Australia – 9 scholarships
- India – 5 scholarships
- Pakistan – 2 scholarships
- China – 4 scholarships
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Hong Kong SAR
- Kenya
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Southern Africa
- West Africa
- East Africa
- Commonwealth Caribbean
- Bermuda
- Jamaica
- Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine
Each constituency has its own application portal, deadlines, and selection process. Applicants must apply through the constituency linked to their nationality or eligibility route.
Where will the Scholarship be Taken?
- University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
How Many Awards?
- Varies by constituency
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?
- Full Oxford tuition and college fees.
- Annual living stipend.
- Visa and UK Immigration Health Surcharge.
- Economy-class airfare to and from the UK.
- Oxford application fee reimbursement.
- Additional support for research, conferences, and fieldwork.
- Funding up to 3 years for doctoral scholars.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last?
- 2–3 years, depending on programme.
Required Documents:
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Personal statement and leadership statement.
- Passport/ID proof.
- Recommendation letters.
- Constituency-specific essays or endorsements.
How to Apply:
- Confirm eligibility via your Rhodes constituency.
- Prepare required documents.
- Submit application via constituency portal.
- Attend interviews if shortlisted.
- Successful candidates proceed to Oxford admission.
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
