Rhodes Scholarship – Southern Africa 🌟

Postgraduate Study at University of Oxford

Overview

The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the world’s most prestigious academic awards, offering fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford to exceptional leaders from Southern Africa.

• Deadline: 1 August 2025 at 23:59 SAST
• Eligible Countries: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, or Eswatini; must have lived in one of them for at least five of the last ten years

Scholarship Benefits

• Full coverage of Oxford University and college fees
• Annual stipend (~£18,180; ~£1,515/month) for living expenses
• Economy-class return airfare
• Visa and NHS surcharge fees
• Settling-in allowance; renewal support if continuing studies beyond Master’s year
• Leadership and Character Development Programming at Rhodes House

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

• Must hold a high academic record: First Class Honours or a GPA ≥ 3.7/4.0, or equivalent
• Demonstrated leadership, public service, character, and integrity
• Age: Generally 19–24 by Oct 1 the year you start; up to 28 in special cases (e.g., medical service or delayed graduation)

How to Apply

• Application opens 1 June 2025 via the Rhodes Trust portal for Southern Africa (rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk)
• Submit academic transcripts, personal/academic statements, CV, and referee details

•After shortlisting, you’ll attend regional interviews and social events before a final selection

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