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The Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship

Applicable For:

College Seniors & Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$5,000

Application Deadline:

05/10/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious international scholarship program that provides full funding for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. The scholarship was established in 1902 in honor of Cecil Rhodes, a British businessman, politician, and philanthropist.

The Rhodes Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students from around the world who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world. The scholarship covers all tuition and fees, as well as living expenses and a travel allowance.

The selection process for the Rhodes Scholarship is highly competitive and involves multiple rounds of interviews and evaluations. Each year, only a small number of students are selected from among the thousands of applicants who apply for the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria For The Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarship programs in the world, aimed at assisting outstanding students who show exceptional intellectual ability, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following written criteria:

  • Be a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Bermuda, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, India, Israel, Jamaica & the Commonwealth Caribbean, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Southern Africa (including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and eSwatini), Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine (SJLP), United Arab Emirates, United States, West Africa, and Zambia.
  • Have completed, or be in the final year of, an undergraduate degree from a college or university.
  • Have achieved academic excellence, usually with a minimum GPA of 3.7 or equivalent.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to public service and leadership potential.
  • Be able to provide evidence of significant extracurricular activities, such as community service or sports, as well as evidence of leadership.
  • Be willing to spend at least two years studying at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, starting in October of the year of election.

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