The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s oldest and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship program. First awarded in 1902, it allows exceptional young people from around the globe to study at Oxford University, with all costs, including tuition fees, covered by the UK scholarship program. Each year, the Rhodes Trust awards 100 Scholarships to international students from various countries.
About the Rhodes Scholarship 2025
- Scholarship Country: UK
- University: University of Oxford
- Number of Scholarships: 100
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Course Level: Masters, PhD
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the fully funded Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- International Students: Applicants must be international students.
- Graduate Courses: The award is available for graduate courses offered at the University of Oxford.
- Education Requirements:
- Must have a high school certificate or equivalent.
- Must have a bachelor’s certificate or equivalent.
- Postgraduate Offer: Applicants must take a full-time postgraduate offer at Oxford University.
- English Language Proficiency: Candidates must provide evidence that they meet the minimum English proficiency requirements at Oxford University.
Eligible Countries
The Rhodes Scholarship is available to students from the following countries:
Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica and the Commonwealth Caribbean, Kenya, New Zealand, Pakistan, Southern Africa (including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, and Swaziland), United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Scholarship Benefits
The Rhodes Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including:
- All university and college fees.
- University application fee.
- Personal stipend for living expenses.
- Economy class airfare to Oxford at the start of the scholarship.
- Return flight to the student’s home country at the end of the scholarship.
For more details on how to apply and the benefits of the Rhodes Scholarship, visit the official Rhodes Scholarship website.
