Rhodes Scholarship 2027

Amount

Full tuition fees, annual living stipend of £20,400 (2025-26 rate), settling-in allowance, two economy return flights, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs covered

Deadline

Varies by country

Host countries

United Kingdom

Fields

Any field

Citizens of over 60 countries and regions with active Rhodes constituencies, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, China, Germany, East Africa, Southern Africa, and many others Academic Requirements Applicants must show strong academic achievement, holding a first-class or high upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) with a GPA of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Academic distinction is a baseline, but selection weighs character and leadership equally. Nationality Requirements Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of a country with an active Rhodes constituency. Over 60 constituencies exist worldwide, spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. Each constituency has its own selection committee and eligibility rules.

• Full payment of University and college fees for the duration of the scholarship
• Annual living stipend of £20,400 (2025-26 rate, paid monthly at £1,700)
• Settling-in allowance upon arrival in Oxford
• Two economy-class return flights (to and from the UK at the start and end of studies)
• Student visa application fees and Immigration Health Surcharge covered
• Access to Rhodes House facilities, events, and scholar community
• Membership in the global Rhodes Scholar alumni network of 8,000+ members
• Professional development workshops, retreats, and leadership programming

Varies by country