Rhodes Scholarship

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Scholarship deadline

July 1

Amount

Varies

Awards Offered

32

Renewable

No

Is this a No Essay scholarship?

No

DESCRIPTION

The Rhodes scholarship covers University and College fees for two years at Oxford. In some cases, a third or fourth year of studies can be underwritten. Students receive an annual stipend, private health insurance, and travel to the U.K. at the beginning and end of the scholarship term.

Each year, the Rhodes Scholarship program selects 32 Americans to study at the University of Oxford; as many as 89 additional scholarships are given globally.

Candidates are evaluated on academic success, participation in activities such as sports, commitment to public service, and leadership potential.

Education Level

High School and Bachelor Degree

GPA

No Information Available

Application Start Date

No Information Available

Eligibility Criteria

Women, US citizen

Eligibility varies by country. In the U.S., applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients. Applicants must apply through a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia. They must be between the ages of 18 and 24.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should have the following:

  • An endorsement from their college or university
  • Between five and eight recommendation letters, with at least four academic references and one character reference
  • A 1000-word personal statement that provides a narrative of why you're a good fit for the scholarship
  • A list of your extracurricular activities and leadership positions
  • Proof of citizenship or lawful permanent resident status
  • Certified transcripts
  • Head and shoulders photograph
  • PROGRAM INFORMATION

    Program

    Master/Graduate

    Specialization

    Not Applicable

    Field of Study

    Scholarship General

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Gender

    Male/Female

    Scholarship Frequency

    Annually

    Ethnicity

    Other

    State

    Not Applicable

    Outside State Residents eligible

    No

    International Students eligible

    No

    Online Master Programs eligible

    No

    Credibility

    Medium