Rhodes Scholarship for International Students 2025/2026

Applications for the 2025/2026 Rhodes Scholarships are now open. Rhodes Scholarship is a life-changing opportunity to join outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford, England.

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded and full time postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford, England. It is a merit-based scholarship program, with the purpose of developing public-spirited leaders, and to promote international understanding and peace through an international community of seasoned scholars.

Host Institution

University of Oxford, England.

Scholarship Benefits

The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend which is about £19,092 per annum (£1,591 per month) according to 2023/2024 academic year. Scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation from the stipend.

Students are to note that this stipend is not sufficient to cover partners or dependents.

In addition, the Rhodes Trust will cover the fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford. The Trust will also cover the fee for a student visa and the associated International Health Surcharge (IHS), which enables international students to access the UK’s National Health Service. The Rhodes Trust will further cover two economy class flights – to and from the UK – for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford.

Also, on arrival in Oxford, Scholars will receive a settling in allowance and for those Scholars who transition to a second course of study in Oxford, they will again receive assistance to cover the fee for visa renewal and further application for International Health Surcharge (IHS).

Scholarship Duration

Visit the official website below for a detailed Conditions of Tenure document which outlines permitted combinations of degrees, and how many years of study are covered by the Scholarship, as the latter depends on course choice. For example, up to three years of fees and stipend is available to Scholars who choose to undertake a DPhil (PhD) at Oxford.

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Eligibility Requirements & How to Apply

Go to the official website and type the name of your country/territory and if you cannot find your country in the list then select Other and click Check your eligibility. Read carefully before commencing your application.

Your eligibility will be considered under the following steps:

• Your Constituency
• Your Nationality or citizenship
• Your Education / residency
• Your Age Criteria
• Your Academic Achievement

• English Language Criteria

Select ‘Yes’ in each of the steps and click Continue  for your application.

Application Deadline

The application deadline varies but it ranges from July to October annually.

Official Website

https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/the-rhodes-scholarship/