Rhodes Scholarship: requirements, benefits and deadline

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded award for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Scholarships are awarded by constituency: a country or group of countries, each with its own number of places, dates and rules.

Country
United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate study at Oxford
Funding
Fully funded
Next deadline
Closed for 2027 entry in Pakistan, India, Kenya and West Africa (rounds ended July–August 2026)

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What it covers

  • University of Oxford course fees
  • An annual stipend: £20,400 in 2025–26 (£1,700 per month), from which scholars pay all living costs including accommodation
  • The Oxford application fee, the student visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge
  • Two economy flights, at the start and end of your studies, and a settling-in allowance on arrival

Who can apply

  • Apply through the constituency you have the strongest connection to, usually your country of citizenship; eligibility rules vary by constituency
  • Constituencies include India (5 scholarships), Pakistan (2), Kenya (2), East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and Burundi), West Africa (including Nigeria and Ghana) and Southern Africa
  • The Global Rhodes Scholarships for other countries are suspended, so countries without their own constituency, such as Bangladesh and Nepal, currently have no Rhodes route
  • Study a full-time postgraduate course at Oxford that the Conditions of Tenure cover; a DPhil can be funded for up to three years

Key dates

Pakistan (2027 entry)
Opened 1 June 2026, closed 5 August 2026
India (2027 entry)
Opened 1 June 2026, closed 23 July 2026
Kenya and West Africa (2027 entry)
Opened 1 June 2026, closed 27 August 2026
Studies start
October 2027

How to apply

  1. Find your constituency on the Rhodes Trust website and read its Information for Candidates.
  2. Check that your planned Oxford course is covered by the Conditions of Tenure.
  3. Apply online in your constituency’s application window, with references that follow the Guidance for Referees.
  4. Sign up to the Rhodes Trust mailing list to hear when applications reopen.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Rhodes Scholarship cover?

University of Oxford course fees. An annual stipend: £20,400 in 2025–26 (£1,700 per month), from which scholars pay all living costs including accommodation. The Oxford application fee, the student visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Two economy flights, at the start and end of your studies, and a settling-in allowance on arrival.

Who can apply for the Rhodes Scholarship?

Apply through the constituency you have the strongest connection to, usually your country of citizenship; eligibility rules vary by constituency. Constituencies include India (5 scholarships), Pakistan (2), Kenya (2), East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and Burundi), West Africa (including Nigeria and Ghana) and Southern Africa. The Global Rhodes Scholarships for other countries are suspended, so countries without their own constituency, such as Bangladesh and Nepal, currently have no Rhodes route. Study a full-time postgraduate course at Oxford that the Conditions of Tenure cover; a DPhil can be funded for up to three years.

When is the Rhodes Scholarship deadline?

Closed for 2027 entry in Pakistan, India, Kenya and West Africa (rounds ended July–August 2026). Pakistan (2027 entry): Opened 1 June 2026, closed 5 August 2026. India (2027 entry): Opened 1 June 2026, closed 23 July 2026. Kenya and West Africa (2027 entry): Opened 1 June 2026, closed 27 August 2026. Studies start: October 2027.

How do I apply for the Rhodes Scholarship?

Find your constituency on the Rhodes Trust website and read its Information for Candidates. Check that your planned Oxford course is covered by the Conditions of Tenure. Apply online in your constituency’s application window, with references that follow the Guidance for Referees. Sign up to the Rhodes Trust mailing list to hear when applications reopen.

Sources: Rhodes Trust: The Rhodes Scholarship · Rhodes Trust: Constituency information · Rhodes Trust: Global (suspended) (checked 26 September 2026)

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