Applications are open for the Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford.  The Rhodes Scholarship supports exceptional young people for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Also, actively fosters lifelong learning and fellowship.

Moreover, The Scholarship is not just a financial bursary. Further, it is a life-changing opportunity for exceptional young people. Also, with the potential to make a difference for good in the world. Rhodes Scholars are people who have a vision of how the world could be better and the energy to make a difference. Additionally,  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.

In Addition, As Selection Committees select on the basis not only of intellect but also of character, the Scholar Programme in Oxford aims to build on these Rhodes Scholar qualities. Also, with the first and second-year retreats, workshops and conferences, in addition to social and discussion events, hosted at Rhodes House.

The fellowship of Rhodes Scholars, worldwide and across generations, is active and over 7,000 strong. Rhodes Scholars, therefore, enter a life-long fellowship with ongoing opportunities to connect with current and Senior Scholars and, beyond that, a warm and engaging community within Scholars typically develop enduring friendships. The Rhodes Scholarship opens up opportunities for Scholars before, after and during their time in Oxford.

Benefits

•  All University and College fees;
• The University application fee;
• a living stipend (£15,144 per annum 2018-19);
• one economy class airfare to Oxford at the start of the scholarship
• one economy flight back to the student’s home country at the conclusion of the scholarship.

Eligibility

• Rhodes Selection Committees are looking for young people of outstanding intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service.
• 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.