The University of Oxford has made a call for applications for the Rhodes Global Scholarship 2026.
The Rhodes Scholarship 2026 presents a fully funded opportunity with a stipend of £20,400 per year to pursue Master’s, MPhil, and PhD degrees in any course at Oxford University.
In this post, all the necessary details of the Rhodes Global Scholarship 2026 will be provided, including the eligibility requirements, benefits, and method of application.
Rhodes Global Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,400 Living Stipend | Accommodation | Flight Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Varies by Country
Rhodes Global Scholarship Details:
The Rhodes Global 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 2027
To be considered for the Rhodes Global Scholarship UK 2027, 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 2026 (ie you must have been born after 1
October 2002 and before 2 October 2008)
OR for medical students with a compulsory professional internship: - You must be aged 18-25 on 1st October 2026 (i.e., you must have been born after 1
October 2000 and before 2 October 2008)
OR for older candidates who completed their first undergraduate degree later than
usual: - You must be under the age of 27 on 1st October 2026 (ie have been born after 1
October 1999) 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 2026 (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 2027 UK
The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend.
For the 2026-27 academic year, the stipend is £20,400 per year (£1,700 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 2027 in UK
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following;
- 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
Application Deadline Varies by Country
Method of Application for Rhodes Global Scholarship UK 2027 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Rhodes Global Scholarship UK 2026, interested and qualified candidates should;
- 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 2027 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.
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