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About the Rhodes Scholarship 2025
The Rhodes Scholarship 2025 is currently accepting applications. Established in 1902, the Rhodes Scholarship stands as one of the oldest and most esteemed scholarship programs globally. It provides opportunities for individuals to pursue Master’s, MPhil, and PhD degree programs at the University of Oxford, representing a prestigious avenue for academic advancement. This program offers a remarkable chance for young individuals worldwide to become part of the esteemed Rhodes community. Applications for the 2025 intake are open for nearly all countries, with the United States opening its applications on July 1st. This year, a total of 105 scholarships are available.
Successful applicants of this program will have the opportunity to engage in full-time postgraduate degree programs at the University of Oxford. Alongside academic pursuits, scholars will receive a monthly stipend to support accommodation and living expenses. Furthermore, the Rhodes Trust extends additional financial support by covering various expenses, including the student visa fee, application fee for Oxford University, health insurance, economy class air tickets, and an arrival allowance.
The scholarship is valid for two or more years for Master’s Degree programs and up to three years to undertake a DPhil (PhD) at Oxford. The Next academic semester will start in October 2025.
Benefits
It is a fully funded program, and the Rhodes Trust will cover the following:
- Oxford University course fees
- Complete Tuition Fee
- The stipend will be given from which scholars will pay for their Living expenses and Accommodation.
- Rhodes Trust will cover the Fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford.
- Student Visa Fee.
- International Health Surcharge (IHS) at the National Health Center
- Two Economy class flights – to and from the UK – for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford.
Eligibility Criteria
This program is open to students from all around the world. To qualify for the Rhodes scholarship, candidates must hold citizenship in one of the specified countries. Additionally, applicants are required to demonstrate exceptional academic achievements. It’s important to note that eligibility requirements for the Rhodes scholarship differ depending on the applicant’s country of citizenship. To obtain detailed information on the specific requirements and application process for your country, utilize the Eligibility Checker Tool, where you can access comprehensive details on criteria and application procedures.
Eligible Countries and the No of Scholarships
| Eligible Country | Number of Scholarships Available |
| Australia | 9 |
| Bermuda | 1 |
| Canada | 11 |
| China | 4 |
| Commonwealth Caribbean (Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, St. Kitts-Nevis, Montserrat, Anguilla, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Cayman Islands, and the British Virgin Islands) | 1 |
| East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Burundi) | 1 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Global | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 1 |
| India | 5 |
| Israel | 2 |
| Jamaica | 1 |
| Kenya | 2 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
| New Zealand | 3 |
| Pakistan | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| Singapore | 1 |
| Southern Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and Eswatini) | 10 |
| Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine | 2 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 |
| United States of America (50 states of the US, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) | 32 |
| West Africa (Covering Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe and Togo) | 3 |
| Zambia | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 2 |
How to Apply
The Rhodes Scholarship application process varies by country but generally follows these steps:
- Visit the official Website linked below.
- Select your country of citizenship.
- Use the Eligibility Checker to see if you are eligible.
- Then it will open details and from there you can apply and follow the procedure.
N.B: The deadline for applications is October 15, 2024. If your country name is not on the list then apply for the Rhodes Global Scholarship.
See also:
Emerging Global Leader Scholarship 2025 At American University
The University Of East Anglia Scholarships for Nigerian Students
