Applications for the Rhodes Scholarship 2020 are now OPEN! The Rhodes Scholarship supports exceptional young people for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Further, actively fosters lifelong learning and fellowship. The Scholarship is not just a financial bursary, it is a life-changing opportunity for exceptional young people. Further, with the potential to make a difference for good in the world. Additionally, Rhodes Scholars are people who have a vision of how the world could be better. Also, the energy to make a difference – whatever their sphere of interest. Rhodes alumni have distinguished themselves in every field – see Scholar Stories and the ways in which Scholars are standing up for the world.

Moreover, One of the founding aims of the Scholarship was to identify young leaders from around the world who, through the pursuit of education together at Oxford.  Also, would forge bonds of mutual understanding and fellowship for the betterment of mankind.

Benefit

The Rhodes Scholarship is for two years in the first instance. A Rhodes Scholarship covers:

• All University and College fees; the University application fee;
• An annual living stipend (£15,144 per annum 2018-19);
• Further, Two economy class flights – to and from the UK – for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford. Scholars receive a settling in allowance on arrival (£225 in 2017-18).
• Further, The International Health Surcharge, which enables international students to access the UK’s National Health Service, is covered for the duration of a Scholar’s tenure.
• The application fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford.

A number of research grants are also available to Rhodes Scholars, also, on the application, which enables Scholars too, for example, attend international conferences or conduct additional fieldwork.

Eligibility

• The Rhodes Trust warmly welcomes applications from talented young persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Selection of Rhodes Scholars is without regard to gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, color, religion, social background, caste, or disability
• literary and scholastic attainments (academic excellence)
• Energy to use one’s talents to the full (as demonstrated by mastery in areas such as sports, music, debate, dance, theatre, and artistic pursuits, particularly where teamwork is involved)
• Truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship
• The moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings.