RHODES SCHOLARSHIP, OXFORD UNIVERSITY, UK
DEADLINE: 15 August 2020
Rhodes Scholarships are the oldest international scholarship programme in the world, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to undertake full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, (ranked first internationally in the Times Higher Education rankings for 2017 and 2018). One of the founding aims of the Scholarship was to identify young leaders from around the world who, through the pursuit of education together at Oxford, would forge bonds of mutual understanding and fellowship for the betterment of mankind. The founding aims of the Scholarship is to select outstanding young people, with the potential to lead, who will make an impact for good in the world in later life.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
The Rhodes Scholarship is for two years. The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University (and College) fees as well as providing an annual stipend. For the 2018/19 academic year, the stipend will be £15,141 per annum (c. £1,260 per month).
In addition to the above, the Rhodes Trust will cover two economy class flights - to and from the UK - for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford. Scholars receive a settling in allowance on arrival (£225 in 2017-18). The International Health Surcharge, which enables international students to access the UK's National Health Service, is covered for the duration of a Scholar's tenure. Following selection for the Scholarship, the Rhodes Trust will also cover the application fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford. A number of research grants are also available to Rhodes Scholars, on application, which enables Scholars to, for example, attend international conferences or conduct additional fieldwork.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Subject to limited restrictions, Rhodes Scholars may read for any full-time postgraduate degree (including the BA with senior status over two years) at the University of Oxford. The basic tenure of the Scholarship is two years, subject always, and at all times, to satisfactory academic performance and personal conduct. At the discretion of the Trustees, the Scholarship may be extended for a third year for those who take a recognised route to the DPhil.
The list of graduate courses can be found here: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/courses
APPLICATION PROCESS
You can apply online from 01 June 2020 at http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/apply via the scholarships tab. You must submit your application online, with all supporting documents, by 23:59 SAST, 15 August 2020. In preparation for making your application, you should read carefully the general information, particularly that held on the Scholarships tab, on the Rhodes website, the Conditions of Tenure for the Rhodes Scholarship, the information in this document and the graduate admissions pages of the University of Oxford: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a social engagement (a dinner) and a final interview. You must be available to attend both, in person, as no accommodations can be made on date and time, or mode, of these events. Interviews will be held in the region to which you have applied , all interviews will have taken place by the end of November. Reasonable travel expenses to the nearest selection committee (and for those shortlisted by the KZN committee) for the purposes of interviews will be paid. The Trust will not be responsible for the cost of overseas travel. Accommodation within South Africa will, where necessary, be provided. All applicants will be emailed with the outcome of their application.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
Rhodes Scholarship Overview: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/the-rhodes-scholarship/
Application Overview: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/application-overview/
Apply Page: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/apply
Conditions of Tenure: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/files/conditions-of-tenure