The Rhodes Scholarships for Pakistan
A Partnership between the Rhodes Trust and the Second Century Founder, John McCall MacBain O.C.
There are two Scholarships available each year for Pakistan. The first Rhodes Scholar from Pakistan took up residence in Oxford in 1951, and since that time more than 70 citizens of Pakistan have been awarded this prestigious scholarship.
Opening date: 2 June 2025
Closing date: 23:59 PKT, 5 August 2025
As the Rhodes Scholarships are place-based, the eligibility criteria, application requirements and selection process vary slightly depending on which constituency you are applying for. To ensure that you have all of the information you need to apply, please read the Information for Candidates - specific to Pakistan - carefully. You should also check the Conditions of Tenure to ensure that your proposed course of study is covered by the Rhodes Scholarship and share the Guidance for Referees with your referees. These documents can all be accessed below.
If you have read all of the information above and are ready to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship, you can use the below button to to start the application process. Make sure to check the opening and closing dates above as the form won’t be available outside of these dates!
If you need any support with your application, please use the navigation bar to reach our FAQs page.
Application Process
The application process is explained as you navigate through the pages below.
National Secretary for Pakistan
Selection for the Rhodes Scholarships takes place in each constituency and is overseen by the relevant National Secretary and their team. Below you can find out who the National Secretary is and how to contact them should you need to.
Mr Babar Sattar
Email: babar.sattar@gmail.com
Deputy Secretary for Pakistan:
Ms. Sana Naeem