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Applications are now open for the Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University for the year 2026, specifically for international students. This prestigious scholarship is available to candidates from nearly 22 countries. The Rhodes Scholarship allows recipients to pursue either a Master’s or PhD degree in the United Kingdom. This represents a remarkable opportunity for international students to study at Oxford University with a fully funded scholarship for the academic session of 2026.

Each year, over 100 students are awarded the Rhodes Scholarship. Applicants may choose from any academic field or major offered at Oxford University. Established in 1902, the Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and arguably the most esteemed international scholarship program, designed to empower exceptional young individuals from across the globe to study at the University of Oxford.

The Rhodes Scholarship not only supports outstanding young scholars in their postgraduate studies at Oxford but also promotes lifelong learning and fellowship among its recipients.

The University of Oxford is a collegiate research institution located in Oxford, England. It consistently ranks among the top five universities worldwide and currently holds the top position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, as well as in Forbes’s World University Rankings. Furthermore, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Oxford is also recognized as the leading institution globally.

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Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University 2026 Details:

University:Oxford University
Degree level:Masters, PhD
Scholarship coverage:Fully Funded
Eligible nationality:All Nationalities
Award country:United Kingdom

Financial Benefits:

Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University 2026 in UK is a Fully Funded Award which will cover all the necessary expenses to pursue a postgraduate degree at Oxford University. The Rhodes Scholarship will cover the following:

  • All University and College fees
  • The University application fee
  • A living stipend £19,800 (about £1,650/month)
  • One economy class airfare to Oxford at the start of the scholarship and one economy flight back to the student’s home country at the conclusion of the scholarship.

Note: The tenure of the Scholarship is two years, subject always to satisfactory academic performance and personal conduct. Subject to an application process, the Scholarship may be extended for a third year for those who take a recognized route to the DPhil (PhD)

The program offers access to a wide range of study fields, including but not limited to:

  • Social Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Medical Sciences
  • Law and Public Policy

Documents Required:

  • Birth certificate
  • A copy of a valid passport
  • Official transcripts from the college or university
  • Evidence of English language
  • A full curriculum vitae
  • A head-and-shoulders color photograph
  • Personal statement of no more than 1000 words.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University in UK, applicants have to meet the following criteria:

  • Only students belongs to above country list are eligible for Rhodes Scholarship. Students with nationality other than above countries are eligible for Global Scholarship, which will likely be the most competitive Scholarships offered by the Rhodes Trust.
  • Age: Upon 1 October 2025, you must meet the below criteria:
  • You must be at least 18 and have not reached your 24th birthday (i.e. you must have been born after 1 October 2000 and on or before 1 October 2006). OR (for older candidates who completed their first undergraduate degree later than usual)
  • You must have not reached your 27th birthday (i.e. have been born after 1 October 1997) AND you have met or will meet the requirements for completion of your first degree on or after 1 October 2025.
  • You must have completed (or will have completed by June / July 2026) an undergraduate degree with a First Class or minimum GPA minimum of 3.70 out of 4.0 (or equivalent). Please note carefully the requirements for your chosen course at Oxford, which may be higher still. Successful candidates typically feature within the top few ranks of their graduating classes.
  • You must have a sufficiently high standard of English to meet the English language proficiency requirements (at the Higher Level listed) of the University of Oxford.

Application Deadline:

The last date to apply for Rhodes Scholarship is Different for Every Country. See above countries list with deadlines.

How to Apply for Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University?

There is an Online Application System to apply for the Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University 2026. Complete Application process is given in the video given below.

Final Selection: After the selection process, successful candidates will be notified of their acceptance into the Rhodes Scholarship program

Official Link

https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/

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