Rhodes Global Scholarships to Study in UK 2021/2022

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Rhodes Global Scholarships

Rhodes Global Scholarships to Study in UK 2021/2022

Currently open is the Rhodes Global Scholarships. The scholarship is awarded annually and is open to exceptional students around the world whose dream is to study in the UK and in return help change the world they live in.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Rhodes Trust.

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships.

Host Institution(s): University of Oxford, UK.

Scholarship Worth: Fees + £15,900 per annum stipend

Number of Awards: 100 scholarships per year.

Study Level: Postgraduate

Nationality: Global eligibility.

 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for each constituency Scholarship is held in the Information for Candidates document, which can be found by selecting the relevant constituency in the drop-down list of countries on the ‘How to apply webpage. However, a general eligibility and selection guideline; the four criteria which governed the selection of Rhodes Scholars in 1902 are still the guiding criteria for the selection of Rhodes Scholars:

  • 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.

Scholarship Cover/Benefits:

The Rhodes Scholarship is for two years in the first instance. The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University (and College) fees as well as providing an annual stipend up to £15,900 per annum or £1,325 per month (2019/20 academic year rate) from which Scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation

 

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Applications for the Rhodes Scholarship consist of multiple stages. Below are 7 steps to guide you through the process.

  • Checking Eligibility
  • Choice of Oxford Course
  • Preparing a personal statement
  • Reference letters
  • Checking and Gathering Documents
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Final Interview

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Application Deadline: 31 July 2020

Visit the Official Website for Further Details

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