Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious scholarships for international students. It is a fully-funded scholarship for international students studying at the University of Oxford. Full-time students of postgraduate courses at Oxford are eligible to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship.

The core values of the Rhodes Scholarship have been unchanged since its start in 1902 by Cecil John Rhodes. The scholarship filters out and nurtures young leaders from diverse parts of the world for global goodness.

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What are the benefits of the Rhodes scholarship?

Apart from the scholarship amount, the scholarship covers most of your living expenses in the UK. The following are the primary funding areas of the scholarship:

The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees and provides an annual stipend.

For the 2022/23 academic year, the stipend is £18,180 per annum (£1,515 per month).

The stipend covers living expenses, including accommodation, but it's not sufficient to cover partners or dependents.

After being selected for the scholarship, the Rhodes Trust will cover the fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford.

The Rhodes Trust will also cover the fee for a student visa and the associated International Health Surcharge (IHS), which enables international students to access the UK's National Health Service.

The Rhodes Trust will cover two economy-class flights - to and from the UK - for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford.

Upon arrival in Oxford, scholars will receive a settling-in allowance.

For those scholars who transition to a second course of study in Oxford, they will receive assistance again to cover the fee for visa renewal and further application for IHS.

What are the eligibility criteria for the Rhodes scholarship?

The major eligibility requirements for the Rhodes Scholarship are given below. Applicants can also use the eligibility checker tool the University of Oxford provides.

To be eligible for the Rhodes Scholarship in India, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Nationality/citizenship:

Applicants must be citizens of India, holding an Indian passport or equivalent proof of citizenship.

PIO or OCI card holders are not eligible for this scholarship.

Applications from refugees/asylum seekers in India will be considered.

Education/residency:

Applicants must have completed at least four years of formal study at an educational institution in India within the last ten years.

Applicants must have either completed a school leaving exam (10th or 12th standard or equivalent) at a school in India, or be in the final year of, or have completed an undergraduate degree at a university in India.

Age:

Applicants must either be at least 18 years old and not have reached their 24th birthday on 1 October 2022 or Not have reached their 27th birthday on 1 October 2022 and have met or will meet the academic requirements for completing their first undergraduate degree on or after 1 October 2021.

Academic achievement:

Applicants must have completed, or will have completed by July, an undergraduate degree with an academic background and grade that meets or exceeds the specific entry requirements of their chosen full-time course at the University of Oxford.

Having a First Class Honours Degree will increase the chances of successful admission to Oxford.

Note:

Only one scholarship (and in exceptional cases, two) may be awarded to candidates who pursued their undergraduate studies at a university outside India or inter-jurisdictional candidates.

If unsuccessful in the first application, candidates may reapply only once in the same constituency, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.

What is the application process for the Rhodes scholarship?

The application for the Rhodes Scholarship can be made online from the first week of June.

The deadline for submitting the application online with supporting documents is first week of August, 23:59 India Standard Time.

Preliminary and semi-final interviews may be conducted, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for a social engagement and a final interview.

The dates for the interviews are between September-November, and no candidate will be selected without an interview.

The Selection Committee will decide the mode of interview, and a domestic travel allowance will be given if interviews are held in person.

The Rhodes Trust will email all applicants with the outcome of their application.

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Documents required

The application process gets completed with the submission of relevant documents. The checklist of documents to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship is given below:

Proof of citizenship: You must provide a valid passport or equivalent proof of citizenship, such as a Voter ID, that confirms you meet the Indian citizenship criteria.

Academic transcripts: You need to provide official transcripts or marksheets from your current or previous college/university showing your grades achieved.

School leaving examinations: You must provide official transcripts or marksheets from your 10th and 12th standard (or equivalent) school/junior college/pre-university college leaving board examinations.

Evidence of study in India: If you are not a graduate of a university located in India or in the final year of undergraduate study at a university located in India, you must provide evidence of formal study at an educational institution in India for at least 4 of the last 10 years as of the date of application and completion of a school leaving exam at a school/junior college/pre-university college in India (either 10th or 12th standard or equivalent).

English language proficiency: If English is not your first language, you must meet Oxford University's English language requirements. Please refer to their website for further information.

Curriculum vitae: You must provide a CV that includes details about your academic qualifications, prizes, scholarships, positions of leadership, employment positions, involvement in student, voluntary, community or political activities, and any cultural, musical or sporting accomplishments. Your CV should not exceed two A4 (12pt font size) pages in length and should not include a photograph.

Photograph: You need to provide a head-and-shoulders color photograph in jpg format.

Personal statement: You must submit a personal statement of no more than 750 words that addresses the three prompts provided. This is your opportunity to tell your story in your own voice, and to provide an overarching narrative for the selection committee.

Please note that any document misrepresentation in your application may result in disqualification or the rescinding of a scholarship.

How to get selected for the Rhodes scholarship?

The selection process involves multiple rounds of interviews. Once the application is reviewed, candidates are longlisted for a preliminary interview in person or via video conference. It may be followed by a semi-final interview at the selection committee's discretion. The shortlisted candidates for the final interview will be invited for a social engagement, like a tea or dinner party, hosted by the committee's chairman. The beneficiaries are picked after the final interview.

What are the contact details of the Rhodes scholarship?

Address:
South Parks Road
Oxford OX1 3RG
United Kingdom

Email id: [email protected]

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