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Rhodes Scholarship

Award

Oxford course fees, an annual stipend (£20,400 for 2025-26), flights, visa and health surcharge fees and a settling-in allowance

Awards

Eligible

Applicants from the Rhodes constituencies worldwide

Deadline

See official site

Overview

The Rhodes Scholarship funds postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, including up to three years for a DPhil. The Rhodes Trust’s own page lists what it covers: Oxford course fees, an annual stipend, an application fee, visa and Immigration Health Surcharge fees, two flights and a settling-in allowance.

Eligibility

You apply through the constituency (country or region) you are eligible for, which the Rhodes House site explains. The cycle currently open is for entry in October 2027; check the site for the constituency deadline.

Benefits

Oxford course fees, an annual stipend (£20,400 for 2025-26), flights, visa and health surcharge fees and a settling-in allowance

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Rhodes Scholarship?

What does the scholarship cover?

Oxford course fees, an annual stipend (£20,400 for 2025-26), flights, visa and health surcharge fees and a settling-in allowance

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/the-rhodes-scholarship/

Scholarship & funding guides

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