Application Process
The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
Find out more about applying for the Rhodes Scholarship
Find out more about applying for the Rhodes Scholarship
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The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
The application process is explained as you navigate through the pages outlined in the navigation below.
1. The Rhodes Scholarship
Find out more about what the Rhodes Scholarship is, what it covers and what life in Oxford as Rhodes Scholar is like.
2. The Selection Criteria
This section gives information about how we select Rhodes Scholars and what criteria we are looking for.
3. Check your Eligibility and Apply
Find out if you are eligible to apply for a Rhodes Scholarship and start your application!
Additional Resources
This section provides resources to guide you through the application process and answers your frequently asked questions.
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The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
There is no such thing as a 'type' when considering who gets selected for a Scholarship. In fact the strength of the Scholarship comes from its diversity.
Am I what you are looking for?
Selection criteria for the Scholarship
The criteria which determined the first Rhodes Scholars in 1902 still guide us today:
The detailed eligibility criteria varies slightly depending on which constituency you are applying for. You can use our eligibility checker tool to find out if you meet the criteria and are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
Am I the right 'type' of person for this Scholarship?
A welcoming and inclusive Scholar community
There is no such thing as a 'type' when considering who gets selected for a Rhodes Scholarship. Rhodes Scholars come from all backgrounds and we welcome applications from talented young persons of diverse backgrounds. Selection is made without regard to gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, social background, caste, or disability.
We are looking for young people of outstanding intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service.
I’m not the “type” of person who wins a Rhodes Scholarship
I have to be a genius to win a Rhodes Scholarship
I have to be Sporty
I need to have a precise and confident plan for my future
The Rhodes Scholarship is elitist
The Rhodes Scholarships aren’t for people from my Uni