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Rhodes Global Scholarships – University of Oxford’s Postgraduate Study in the UK
Rhodes Global Scholarships – University of Oxford’s Postgraduate Study in the UK - Study in Europe, Post a Comment
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- Host country
- UK
- Region
- Europe
About this scholarship
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The Rhodes Global Scholarships offers students worldwide with the once-in-a-lifetime chance to pursue a postgraduate program at the University of Oxford as well as to study in the UK. If this sounds like an opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss, please read on.
### Table of contents
- [About the Rhodes Global Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-global-scholarships-university-of-oxfords-postgraduate-study-in-the-uk/#h-about-the-rhodes-global-scholarship)
- [Benefits of the Rhodes Global Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-global-scholarships-university-of-oxfords-postgraduate-study-in-the-uk/#h-benefits-of-the-rhodes-global-scholarship)
- [Eligibility Criteria for Study in the UK](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-global-scholarships-university-of-oxfords-postgraduate-study-in-the-uk/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-study-in-the-uk)
- [How to Apply for Postgraduate Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-global-scholarships-university-of-oxfords-postgraduate-study-in-the-uk/#h-how-to-apply-for-postgraduate-scholarships)
## About the Rhodes Global Scholarship
Until recently, the Rhodes Scholarships have only been awarded in 20 constituencies representing over 60 different countries.
Now the Rhodes Scholarships are fully global, with two new Global Scholarships allowing eligible candidates from the rest of the world to apply (subject to nomination).
The program is looking for outstanding young leaders who are motivated to engage with global challenges and to promote international understanding and peace.
In turn, the scheme shall award chosen applicants with the chance to study any postgraduate program offered at the prestigious University of Oxford.
## Benefits of the Rhodes Global Scholarship
A Rhodes Scholarship covers the following:
- All University and College fees;
- The University application fee;
- A living stipend (£15,900 per annum for 2019-20);
- 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.
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).
## Eligibility Criteria for Study in the UK
If you’re interested to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford through the Rhodes Global Scholarship, please make sure that you meet the following eligibility criteria first:
**a. Nationality/citizenship**: Eligibility to any other Rhodes Scholarship renders you ineligible to apply for a Global Scholarship, i.e. if you are eligible to apply via any existing [Rhodes Constituency](https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/list-of-rhodes-scholarship-countries/), you must apply there. Please also see the information online regarding inter-jurisdictional consideration – it may be in your interest to pursue that route rather than to apply for a Global Scholarship, which will likely be the most competitive Scholarships offered by the Rhodes Trust.
**b. Age**: Upon 1 October 2020, you must meet either of the below criteria:
i. You must be at least 18 and have not reached your 24th birthday (i.e. you must have been born after 1 October 1997 and on or before 1 October 2003).
OR (for older candidates who completed their first undergraduate degree later than usual)
ii. You must have not reached your 27th birthday (i.e. have been born after 1 October 1994) AND you have met or will meet the requirements for completion of your first degree on or after 1 October 2020\*.
**c. Academic achievement**: You must have completed (or will have completed by June / July 2022) 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.
**d. English language:** 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.
**e.** If unsuccessful in your first application to the Rhodes Scholarships, you may subsequently re-apply only once more (and this must be in the same constituency), subject to meeting the eligibility criteria
## How to Apply for Postgraduate Scholarships
Each university has a limited number of nominations that they can make each year. You must register the most appropriate nominator via the application form. Once their nomination has been received, you will be permitted to submit your form and start your journey towards pursuing to study in the UK.
You must submit your application online, with all supporting documents. In order to do so, please read the [Information for Global Candidates](https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media/45860/information-for-candidates-global.pdf) and visit the [official website](https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/apply/global/global-any-other-countryregion) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in UK
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Rhodes Global Scholarships – University of Oxford’s Postgraduate Study in the UK?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to UK for the duration of the programme.
Is the Rhodes Global Scholarships – University of Oxford’s Postgraduate Study in the UK fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.