2026 Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford is open for interested international students.
The Rhodes Scholarship 2026 presents a fully funded opportunity with a stipend of £19,800 per year to pursue Master’s, MPhil, and PhD degrees in any course at Oxford University.
This post has been curated to explain the steps you need to apply for this scholarship. Moreover, we are open for your enquiries or questions. So you can use our comment section for that.
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Overview of Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarships allow eligible candidates from the rest of the world (i.e. not strongly connected to any other Rhodes Scholarships Constituency) to apply for a Scholarship, subject to nomination.
The Rhodes Scholarships bring together and develop exceptional young people from all over the world, and in all fields of study, who are committed to being of service, impatient with the way things are, and have the courage to act.
Rhodes Global Scholarship Program is for citizens of all other countries to Pursue Postgraduate programs at Oxford University. It allows you to pursue a Master’s, MPhil, and PhD degrees in any course at Oxford University.
Eligibility Requirements for Rhodes Global Scholarship UK 2026
To be considered for the Rhodes Global Scholarship UK 2026, you must:
- Nationality/citizenship: You may only apply to the Global Scholarships if you are not eligible
to apply via any existing Rhodes constituency.- If you have a strong connection to one or more
Rhodes constituencies, but do not meet their eligibility criteria you should also consider interjurisdictional consideration rather than the Global Scholarship.
- If you have a strong connection to one or more
- Age: You must fulfill one of the following criteria:
- You must be aged 18-24 on 1st October 2025 (ie you must have been born after 1
October 2000 and before 2 October 2007)
OR for medical students with a compulsory professional internship: - You must be aged 18-25 on 1st October 2025 (i.e., you must have been born after 1
October 1999 and before 2 October 2007)
OR for older candidates who completed their first undergraduate degree later than
usual: - You must be under the age of 27 on 1st October 2025 (ie have been born after 1
October 1998) AND you must also have completed your first undergraduate degree on
or after 1 October 2024.* - *A university’s policy determines the date of completion of academic requirement for a degree and this may be different from when a degree is considered awarded by the university or the date of a graduation ceremony. In ambiguous cases, the decision of the National Secretary is final.
- You must be aged 18-24 on 1st October 2025 (ie you must have been born after 1
- Academic achievement: You must have completed, or be expected to complete by July 2026, an undergraduate degree (usually a Bachelor’s) and you must have an academic background and grade that – at a minimum – meets or exceeds the specific entry requirements of your chosen course at the University of Oxford.
- Candidates will have a higher chance of successful admission to Oxford if they have:
- A First Class Honors Degree or equivalent, or,
o A GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher*
*Once you have noted the entry requirements for your chosen course(s).
- A First Class Honors Degree or equivalent, or,
Benefits of Rhodes Global Scholarship 2026 UK
The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend.
For the 2025-26 academic year, the stipend is £19,800 per year (£1,650 per month) from which Scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation. Please note: this is not sufficient to cover partners or dependents.
Following selection for the Scholarship, the Rhodes Trust will also cover:
- The fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford
- Fees for a student visa and associated International Health Surcharge (IHS), which enables international students to access the UK’s National Health Service
- Two economy class flights to and from the UK, for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford.
Required Documents for Rhodes Scholarship 2026 in UK
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following;
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- Your details, such as contact information
- Evidence that you meet the eligibility criteria
- Your education history including your university transcripts
- The course(s) you would like to study at the University of Oxford
- A CV
- An Academic Statement
- A Personal Statement
- A total of four referee
How to Apply for Rhodes Global Scholarship UK 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Rhodes Global Scholarship UK 2026, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to proceed to the Rhodes Scholarship 2026 webpage for global applicants.
- First, determine your eligibility by answering the questions of the eligibility test.
- Complete and submit the online application for the scholarship by the deadline. (No Application fee is required).
- You are to submit an application for the Rhodes Scholarship 2026 before applying for your chosen program at Oxford.
- Once selected for the RhodesGlobal Scholarship, you will then proceed to apply for your chosen graduate program with support from the Rhodes House Team.
Useful Links
- Information for Candidates – Global
- Guidance for Referees – Global
- Guidance for Nominating Institutions
- Courses covered by the Rhodes Scholarship
Application Deadline for 2025 Rhodes Scholarship
July 31, 2025 has been slated as the deadline for the application for this scholarship. Ensure not to miss this opportunity due to procrastination; start your application process now.
Conclusion
This is a wonderful opportunity for international students interested in studying in the United Kingdom. No doubt that the importance of scholarship cannot be overemphasized, more especially Rhodes Scholarship. This is a ticket to becoming a global scholar and asset. Don’t miss it! Apply now.
