When different people come together in a shared spirit, an exciting new journey begins. The Rhodes Scholarship is a life-changing postgraduate opportunity to join outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.

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The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study full-time at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarship is merit-based, with the purpose of developing public-spirited leaders, and to promote international understanding and peace through an international community of Scholars. 

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Applying for the Scholarship is a challenge, but it is an experience which has helped generations of young people to succeed. We encourage applications from talented students around the world.  

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Rhodes Scholars come to the UK for two or more years and can apply to study most full-time postgraduate courses in almost any field offered by Oxford University. 

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From the moment you are selected, you will be welcomed into a global, lifelong community of Rhodes Scholars, Alumni, and Fellows from our partnership programs. Beyond gaining access to a powerful professional network, you will connect with thoughtful, kind and ambitious individuals from around the world, collectively striving to drive progress. 

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With a community of Rhodes Scholars representing over 70 countries, Rhodes House is a space for cultivating international collaboration and deepening cross-cultural understanding. Our programming develops your skills to lead with integrity and purpose, fostering a lifelong commitment to service in your chosen field. You will have the opportunity to participate in a lively programme of activities including welcome weeks, cultural celebrations, networking events, leadership and career development workshops, and more.

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The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend.

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For the 2025-26 academic year, the stipend is £20,400 per annum (£1,700 per month) from which Scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation. Please note: this is not sufficient to cover partners or dependents.

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Following selection for the Scholarship, the Rhodes Trust will also cover: 

• The fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford 
• Fees for a student visa and associated International Health Surcharge (IHS), which enables international students to access the UK's National Health Service 
• Two economy class flights to and from the UK, for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford. 

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On arrival in Oxford, Scholars receive a settling in allowance, and Scholars who transition to a second course of study in Oxford will receive assistance to cover the fees for visa renewal and further application for IHS.

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The basic tenure for the scholarship is two years. Scholars may not apply for a single one-year course, but they may pursue two consecutive one-year courses in this duration. In certain cases, scholars may apply for a third year or more.

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➜ Literary and scholastic attainments (academic excellence) 

• You are intellectually curious, with a deep love of learning and can think critically about a range of subjects.
• You are consistently one of the top performers in your class.
• You thrive in academically challenging and rigorous courses.

➜ 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) 

• Your passion for developing yourself extends outside the classroom.
• You have worked hard to develop mastery in your skills, whether competitive, cultural or creative.
• You can demonstrate sustained and outstanding achievement in your chosen pursuit.

➜ Truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship 

• You seek to live out your values in all that you do.
• Serving others is a duty you take seriously, whether your community is large or small, local or international.

➜ Moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one's fellow beings

• You have the courage to act on your initiative and inspire others to follow.
• You demonstrate leadership in both thought and action.

Eligibility criteria:

• You must be aged 18-24 on 1 October 2026 (i.e. you must have been born after 1 October 2001 and before 2 October 2008);
• OR (for older candidates who completed their first undergraduate degree later than usual)
• You must be under the age of 27 on 1st October 2026 (i.e. have been born after 1 October 1999) AND you must also have completed your first undergraduate degree on or after 1 July 2025*.
• * A university's policy determines the date of completion of academic requirement for a degree and this may be different from when a degree is considered awarded by the university or the date of a graduation ceremony. In ambiguous cases, the decision of the National Secretary is final.

Follow the link for more information and please cite Ripple Opportunities in your application.