Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University for International Students

Targeted degree: Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: varies, July-Oct (annual)

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.

The criteria which determined the first Rhodes Scholars in 1902 still guide us today:

•       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
•       moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings.

The detailed eligibility criteria varies slightly depending on which constituency you are applying for. You can use our eligibility checker tool to find out if you meet the criteria and are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.