The Rhodes Scholarship 2027 at University of Oxford

Applications are now open for the Rhodes Scholarship 2027. This fully funded postgraduate scholarship supports outstanding young leaders from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Successful scholars begin their studies in October 2027.

The scholarship is merit based and focuses on academic excellence, leadership, character, and commitment to public service. It is open to talented students from specific countries and regions. There is no application fee for the Rhodes Scholarship itself. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Postgraduate (Masters and Doctoral programs)
• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Host University: University of Oxford
• Application Deadline: Varies by constituency. Check Below
• Scholarship Type: Fully funded
• Open To: Citizens from specific eligible countries and regions (Check the list Below)

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Full coverage of University of Oxford course fees
• Annual living stipend of £20,400 (about £1,700 per month) to cover accommodation and all living expenses
• Two economy class flights to and from the UK at the start and end of your studies
• Settling in allowance when you arrive in Oxford
• Payment of Oxford application fee
• Student visa fees and International Health Surcharge so you can access the UK National Health Service
• Additional support for visa renewal if you continue to a second course
• Access to emergency financial assistance and grants for research, travel, and creative opportunities

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries or regions
• Meet the specific age limit for your constituency
• Have completed or be about to complete an undergraduate degree
• Show excellent academic performance (usually First Class Honours or GPA 3.7/4.0 or equivalent)
• Demonstrate strong leadership, character, and commitment to service
• Meet the entry requirements for your chosen full time postgraduate course at Oxford

Eligibility details differ slightly by country or region. Use the official eligibility checker on the Rhodes Trust website to confirm if you can apply.

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Eligible Countries for the Rhodes Scholarship 2027:

Below is a list of Rhodes constituencies and their scholarship numbers. Click on a constituency for more info.

• Australia (9 Scholarships)
• Bermuda (1 Scholarship)
• Canada (11 Scholarships)
• China (4 Scholarships)
• Commonwealth Caribbean (1 Scholarship)
• Covering Anguilla, Antigua, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Montserrat, St Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Turks and Caicos Islands
• East Africa (2 Scholarships)
• Covering Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Burundi
• Germany (2 Scholarships)
• Global (2 Scholarships)
• Hong Kong (1 Scholarship)
• India (6 Scholarships)
• Israel (2 Scholarships)
• Jamaica (1 Scholarship)
• Kenya (2 Scholarships)
• Malaysia (1 Scholarship)
• New Zealand (3 Scholarships)
• Pakistan (2 Scholarships)
• Saudi Arabia (2 Scholarships)
• Singapore (1 Scholarship)
• Southern Africa (10 Scholarships)
• Covering South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and eSwatini
• Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine (2 Scholarships)
• United Arab Emirates (2 Scholarships)
• United States of America (32 Scholarships)
• Covering the 50 states of the US, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• West Africa (3 Scholarships)
• Covering Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe, and Togo
• Zambia (2 Scholarships)
• Zimbabwe (2 Scholarships)

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Programs Available:

The Rhodes Scholarship covers most full time postgraduate courses at the University of Oxford. Eligible fields include:

• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Natural Sciences
• Engineering
• Medicine and Health Sciences
• Law
• Business and Economics
• Education
• Environmental Studies
• Computer Science
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Relations
• Public Policy
• Literature and Languages
• History
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Biology and Life Sciences
• Chemistry

Note: Some specific programs like part time courses, PGCert, PGDip, graduate entry medicine, and DClinPsych are not covered. Always check the official Conditions of Tenure document for full details.

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How to Apply:

1. Confirm your eligibility using the official eligibility checker tool.
2. Prepare your application documents including academic records, personal statement, academic statement, and references.
3. Submit your application through the official Rhodes Scholarship portal before the deadline for your constituency.
4. Successful candidates then apply to their chosen course at the University of Oxford with support from the Rhodes Trust.

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