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Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October

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Provider: Rhodes Trust / University of Oxford
Host country: Benin
Deadline: Varies — check official site
Region: Africa

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Who can apply: Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.
Funding: Fully Funded
Study level: PhD
Deadline: Varies — check official site

Key eligibility criteria

Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

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About the Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October (2026)

**Type:** Masters / PhD Degree **Location:** United Kingdom **Application deadline:** Varies per country, July – October * * * The **Rhodes Scholarships** are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional all-around students at the University of Oxford. Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world. Each year, a class of 95 scholars will be granted the Rhodes Scholarship which covers the following: - All University and College fees - University application fee - A living stipend of £15,900 (as of 2019-2020) per annum - A settling allowance of £225 (as of 2019-2020) - Health insurance - VISA - (2) Two economy class flights to and from the UK The level and fields of study covered by the said scholarship is subject to limited restrictions, but Rhodes scholars may opt to study any full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Oxford. ### Eligibility Student target groups of the Rhodes Scholarship must fulfill the citizenship and residency requirements of the following countries: - Australia - Bermuda - Canada - China - East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi) - Germany - Hong Kong - India - Israel - Jamaica & the Commonwealth Caribbean - Kenya - Malaysia - New Zealand - Pakistan - Saudi Arabia - Singapore - Southern Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and Swaziland) - Syria - Jordan - Lebanon and Palestine (SJLP) - United Arab Emirates - United States - West Africa (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) - Zambia - Zimbabwe For students who are not under existing Rhodes constituencies, you can apply to [Global Rhodes Scholarships](https://www.scholars4dev.com/22064/rhodes-global-scholarships/). * * * Furthermore, specific age requirements differ between the Rhodes constituent countries. Typically, the range falls between 18-24, with the maximum age sometimes extending to 28. It is advised that you check the specific age requirements that fall under your country before applying. See: [Country-specific eligibility requirements](https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/apply/) In terms of educational attainment, all applicants must have achieved academic standing sufficiently advanced to assure completion of a bachelor’s degree by the October following election. To add, the applicants’ academic standing must meet the University of Oxford’s standard of excellence. ### Application Applications for Rhodes Scholarships open during the spring and summer of the preceding year, normally 1 June or 1 July. Deadline varies per country but is around **July-October** of the preceding year you wish to study. It is important to read the [how to apply page](https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/apply/) and visit the [official Rhodes Scholarship website](https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/the-rhodes-scholarship/) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. ### Share this: - [Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-scholarships-at-oxford-university/?share=facebook&nb=1) - [Share on X (Opens in new window)X](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-scholarships-at-oxford-university/?share=twitter&nb=1) - [Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)WhatsApp](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-scholarships-at-oxford-university/?share=jetpack-whatsapp&nb=1) - [Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)LinkedIn](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-scholarships-at-oxford-university/?share=linkedin&nb=1) - [Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Telegram](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-scholarships-at-oxford-university/?share=telegram&nb=1) - [More](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-scholarships-at-oxford-university/#) - [Print (Opens in new window)Print](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-scholarships-at-oxford-university/#print?share=print&nb=1) - [Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Reddit](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-scholarships-at-oxford-university/?share=reddit&nb=1) - [Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Tumblr](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-scholarships-at-oxford-university/?share=tumblr&nb=1) - [Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Pinterest](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-scholarships-at-oxford-university/?share=pinterest&nb=1) ### Like this: LikeLoading… ### _Related_ [Rhodes Global Scholarships – University of Oxford’s Postgraduate Study in the UK](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-global-scholarships-university-of-oxfords-postgraduate-study-in-the-uk/ "Rhodes Global Scholarships – University of Oxford’s Postgraduate Study in the UK") [Rhodes Oxford University Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/rhodes-oxford-university-scholarships/ "Rhodes Oxford University Scholarships") [Oxford-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships for MENA Countries](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/oxford-thatcher-graduate-scholarships-for-mena-countries/ "Oxford-Thatcher Graduate Scholarships for MENA Countries") In[Masters](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/masters/), [PhD](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/phd/), [Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/scholarships/), [University of Oxford](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/university-of-oxford/)

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Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October eligibility

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Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October document information

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How to apply for the Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October 2026

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Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October deadline & application timeline

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Planning suggestion: 1 month out
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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October?+

Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.

What funding does the Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October offer?+

Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to African students; specific eligibility (nationality, age, academic record, field of study) varies by program — see the official site for full requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Varies — check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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