Apply Now: Rhodes Global Scholarship 2026 in the UK (Fully Funded)

Are you an ambitious student from a country not traditionally covered by the Rhodes Scholarship? Here’s your chance to study at one of the world’s top universities — Oxford University — with full financial support.

The Rhodes Global Scholarship 2026 is designed for talented individuals from non-eligible Rhodes countries, giving them the opportunity to pursue fully funded Master’s, MPhil, or PhD programs at Oxford.

Whether you’re aiming to advance your academic journey or become a global changemaker, this scholarship could be the breakthrough you need.

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Scholarship Overview

Host Country: United Kingdom
Host Institution: University of Oxford
Degree Levels: Master’s, MPhil, PhD
Scholarship Start Date: October 2026
Application Deadline: 31st August 2025
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded

Program Duration

Master’s & MPhil: 2 to 3 years
PhD: 3 years

What the Scholarship Covers

The Rhodes Global Scholarship offers comprehensive financial support, including:

Full tuition and course fees at Oxford
Monthly stipend to cover living expenses and accommodation
Airfare to and from the UK
Visa application fee
International Health Surcharge (IHS)
Support from Rhodes House throughout the application process

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Rhodes Global Scholarship 2026, you must:

Not be a citizen of any Rhodes-eligible country
Have completed (or be completing) an undergraduate degree
Hold a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent (e.g. GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher)
Be between the ages of 18 and 24 (born between October 2, 2000, and October 1, 2007)
Meet the entry requirements of your chosen program at Oxford

For more guidance, download and read the Rhodes Global Scholarship Application Guide (PDF).

How to Apply

Submit the Rhodes Scholarship application online before the deadline: 31st August 2025.
➤ There is no fee to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship itself.
If shortlisted, you’ll receive support from Rhodes House to complete the formal Oxford University graduate application for your selected course.

APPLY FOR THE RHODES GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP 2026 HERE

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