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We are a global charity which brings together communities of unlikeminded but like-hearted people, impatient to change the world.
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Image of a dark-haired woman in a blue labcoat, smiling at the camera and surrounded by scientific lab equipment.
Image of a large gathering of over 100 people posing in front of a small white building surrounded by tropical plants.
Image of a smiling woman in a blue jacket sitting in front of a computer screen that shows an x-ray scan of a brain.
Image of a man in a blue jumper standing at the front of a lecture hall speaking to a room of seated attendees. A sign saying Rhodes Ventures is in the background.
An image of two Rhodes scholars, a white man and woman, sitting opposite each other at a desk with an open laptop between them.
An indoor conference room filled with a group of around seventy students smiling and posing for the camera with their arms around each other as part of the Character, Service and Leadership Programme.
Image of a woman stood at a podium in a dark blue dress making a speech to seated attendees. There is a bouquet of flowers behind her.
A wide shot of several people sitting at tables in a library. Most are sat in pairs and are in the middle of a discussion.
Image showing a gathering of people in a simple, empty room. Some people are talking in groups, and others are listening to a speaker.

Progress comes when we think differently

Progress requires thinking differently and taking action. That means embracing different ideas, skills, mindsets and cultures. And creating better ways to lead. When people come together in this shared spirit, exciting things happen. That’s the power of the unlikeminded.

Alongside visionary partners around the world, we’re proud to be a global family of programmes, reaching every age group from teenagers to experienced professionals. Each creates its own dynamic global community – people who make a difference. Together we’re a partnership of equals, achieving more through collaboration.

What is the Rhodes Scholarship?

The Rhodes Scholarship is a life changing opportunity for talented people from across the globe. When unlikeminded people come together in a shared spirit, exciting things begin.

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Our Partnership Programmes

The Rhodes Scholarship

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The world's pre-eminent international scholarship. We fight the world's fight by forming an incredibly diverse lifelong community of exceptional people from across the planet, who share a transformational postgraduate experience at Oxford University.

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The Mandela Rhodes Foundation

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Transforming Africa by shaping a visionary community of future African leaders, who share a life-changing programme of learning in a South African university.

Part of Nelson Mandela’s legacy

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The Atlantic Institute

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Connecting and supporting a global community of Atlantic Fellows and staff from seven programs, who collaborate across diverse contexts and settings to accelerate the eradication of inequities and bring lasting improvements, locally and globally.

With The Atlantic Philanthropies 

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Schmidt Science Fellows

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Unleashing the potential of science by creating a global community of interdisciplinary scientists, making new discoveries for the benefit of society

With Schmidt Futures

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Rise

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Finding brilliant young people who need opportunity and supporting them as they work to serve others.

With Schmidt Futures

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Oxford Next Horizons

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Realising what’s next - by forming a community of highly experienced people, who reflect, explore and imagine what’s next for them and the world

With Harris Manchester College

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Increasing impact, our 125th anniversary strategic plan

In our second century, we are expanding the Rhodes Scholarships globally and broadening our impact through partnerships that develop exceptional leaders across different life stages and areas of focus.

Learn More - Click here to read about Our Strategy for a Second Century of Impact
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Rhodes House, a welcoming place to bring people together

We have reimagined Rhodes House to create a world-class convening centre with a warm welcome for Rhodes Scholars, Fellows in our partner programmes and the community in Oxford and beyond.

Join us to enjoy our unique blend of old and new. A place for world changing conversations.

Learn More - Click here to learn more about Rhodes Venue Hire

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