Learn more about the Rhodes Scholarship, what makes a Rhodes Scholar, and how you can support students from your institution in applying for the Rhodes Scholarship in your capacity as academic advisors or university staff.
Information for Institutions & Universities
Information for Academic Advisors
As an academic advisor, you are uniquely placed to help your students pursue the Rhodes Scholarship — a life-changing postgraduate opportunity to join outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
Information for Academic Advisors Find out more Guidance for Referees
References are a crucial part of the selection process, and can significantly influence application outcome. Organised by constituency, the guidance linked here will help guide you in preparing for writing your letter of reference.
Guidance for Referees Find out more Endorsements from Institutions
An institutional endorsement is a mandatory prerequisite of the Rhodes Scholarship application in Canada and the United States. This guidance explains how to identify which students to endorse, and how to write a letter of nomination on their behalf.
Endorsements from Institutions Find out more Outreach Resources
Help us spread the word about the Rhodes Scholarship and reach talented young people from around the world! If you would like to share this opportunity with your institution, faculty, or students, the resources below are available to download and distribute freely.
Outreach Resources Find out more Key Facts about the Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship is a postgraduate award to support outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Established in 1902, it is the oldest international graduate scholarship programme in the world.
Key Facts about the Rhodes Scholarship Find out more