Nationally competitive award

Rhodes Scholarship (United States)

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A postgraduate scholarship for study at the University of Oxford, open to outstanding students from around the world.

Deadline: 7 October 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Opening date: 1 July 2026
Award amount: Oxford University course fees covered
Annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 per month, 2025-26 rate)
Two economy flights to and from the UK
Two years of funding (basic tenure)

Overview

Requirements

GPA of 3.7/4.0 or higher advised
Bachelor's degree completed (or completing in the year after application) with institutional endorsement
Personal and academic statements must be entirely the applicant's own work

Application materials

Academic transcript, academic statement of study, CV, personal statement, letters of reference

How to apply

Apply via the Rhodes Trust US applications page: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/united-states-of-america

Important dates

This cycle is for Oxford entry in October 2027

Documents

Information for Candidates, Guidance for Referees, Institutional Endorsement guidance, Courses covered

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