Applications are open for the Rhodes Scholarships 2027 for outstanding students interested in postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. The Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious fully funded postgraduate award supporting talented students from eligible constituencies around the world.
More than 100 Rhodes Scholarships are awarded annually. Successful Scholars receive full Oxford University course fees, a living stipend and additional financial support while undertaking eligible postgraduate studies at Oxford.
SUMMARY
- Scholarship Sponsor: Rhodes Trust
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Host Institution: University of Oxford, UK
- Number of Awards: Over 100 annually
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Scholarship Benefits: Full Tuition, £21,060 Annual Stipend & Other Support
- Eligible Applicants: Candidates from Rhodes Constituencies
- Application Deadline: Varies by Constituency
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Program Overview | The Rhodes Scholarships 2027
The Rhodes Scholarships enable successful candidates to study at Oxford for two or more years, depending on their chosen postgraduate programme.
Rhodes Scholarships are allocated through geographical constituencies, and applicants must apply through the constituency for which they are eligible.
The former Global Rhodes Scholarships are currently suspended. Candidates should therefore use the Rhodes Trust eligibility checker to determine whether they qualify through an existing constituency or, where applicable, inter-jurisdictional consideration.
Eligibility Criteria
Requirements vary slightly between Rhodes constituencies. Generally, applicants must:
- Meet the nationality, citizenship or residency requirements for an eligible Rhodes constituency.
- Meet the applicable age requirements for their constituency.
- Have completed or be on course to complete an undergraduate degree before taking up the scholarship.
- Have an academic record that meets the entry requirements of their proposed Oxford postgraduate course.
- Meet the University of Oxford’s applicable English-language requirements.
- Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, character and commitment to service.
Applicants should use the official Rhodes eligibility checker because age, residency and other requirements may differ by constituency.
Scholarship Benefits
The Rhodes Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including:
- Full University of Oxford course fees.
- £21,060 annual stipend paid at £1,755 per month (2026/27 rate).
- University application fee support.
- Student visa fee.
- International Health Surcharge (IHS).
- Economy-class flights to the UK at the beginning and end of the scholarship.
- Settling-in allowance on arrival.
- Additional support depending on the approved course and scholarship tenure.
The standard scholarship tenure is two years, although certain approved academic pathways, including DPhil studies, may receive additional support subject to Rhodes Trust conditions.
How to Apply
Interested candidates for the Rhodes Scholarships 2027 should:
- Visit the Rhodes Trust website and use the eligibility checker to identify the correct constituency.
- Review the eligibility requirements and application deadline for that constituency.
- Create an account and complete the online Rhodes Scholarship application.
- Upload all required documents and provide referee details.
- Submit the completed application before the constituency-specific deadline.
- Participate in the selection and interview process if shortlisted.
Successful Rhodes Scholars subsequently apply separately for admission to their approved postgraduate programme at the University of Oxford.
Application Documents
Requirements vary by constituency but may include:
- Academic transcripts.
- Curriculum vitae using the prescribed format where applicable.
- Personal statement.
- Academic statement of study.
- Proof of citizenship, nationality or residency.
- English-language evidence where required.
- Photograph.
- References/recommendations.
- Other constituency-specific documents.
Application Deadline: Vary according to the applicant’s Rhodes constituency.
Applicants should check the deadline for their country or region on the official Rhodes Trust website.
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