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Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October
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- Various
- Host country
- Benin
- Region
- Africa
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**Type:** Masters / PhD Degree
**Location:** United Kingdom
**Application deadline:** Varies per country, July – October
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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/).
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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.
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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 Benin
- 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.
Editorial verification note
Applications are not open at the moment. Please check the website for more information.
Last checked 5/8/2026
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October?+
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 Benin for the duration of the programme.
Is the Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University | Deadline: July to October 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.