Rhodes Scholarships, 2026 University of Oxford: Fully-funded

Rhodes Scholarships University of Oxford, England-2026 Postgraduate Studies for West African students. 

Aspiring young leaders from West Africa have the opportunity to pursue fully funded postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, England, through three annual scholarships offered in partnership with the Oxford-Morland Graduate Scholarship.

Applications for these prestigious scholarships will be open from June 2, 2025, to August 28, 2025, at 11:59 GMT.

Also Check: McGill University Graduate Scholarship, Canada

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Eligible Countries

Includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea‑Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé & Principe, and Togo.

• Scholarship launched in 2017, first awardees arrived October 2018.
• Available annually for exceptional students from any of the listed countries.

Application Essentials

1. Check Constituency Eligibility
   
   • Confirm nationality or citizenship in one of the listed countries
   • If dual‑qualified, may apply via inter‑jurisdictional consideration
2. Residency/Education Requirement
   
   • Must have lived in eligible country(ies) for at least 5 of the last 10 years, or apply via inter‑jurisdictional route
3. Age Criteria (as of 1 Oct 2025)
   • General: born after 1 Oct 2000 and before 2 Oct 2007 (aged 18–24)
   • Medicine, Dental, Law, Engineering: aged 18–25 (born after 1 Oct 1999)
   • Late-degree completion: under 27 and completed first degree after 1 Oct 2024
4. Academic Qualifications
   
   • Expected to have (or complete by deadline) a First‑class honours or equivalent which meets or exceeds the specific entry requirements of your chosen full-time course at the University of Oxford?
   • Medicine/dental/pharmacy applicants must demonstrate distinction in key subjects
5. English Proficiency
   
   • Must meet Oxford’s English language requirement (or qualify for a waiver)

Required Documents & Downloads

• Information for Candidates – West Africa
• Guidance for Referees – West Africa
• List of eligible Oxford courses

These must be reviewed before applying to confirm course compatibility and application requirements.

Selection Criteria

Examined across four key domains:

1. Academic excellence
2. Leadership & potential
3. Character & moral force
4. Commitment to service

These criteria have guided Rhodes selections since 1902.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1. Read & Confirm Eligibility
   Download and carefully review “Information for Candidates” and “Conditions of Tenure” for West Africa.
2. Compete the Eligibility Checker
   Use the online tool to verify nationality, residency, age, education, and English proficiency.
3. Prepare Documentation
   Ensure your academic transcripts, references (following referee guidelines), and personal statements align with Rhodes criteria.
4. Submit Application
   Apply online between 2 June and 28 August 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be processed.
5. Attend Information Sessions & FAQ
   Refer to FAQs and attend Rhodes-hosted info sessions for applicant support.

Timeline & Application Link

Click Here to Apply

Open: 2 June 2025 – Deadline: 11:59 GMT, 28 August 2025

Applications submitted outside these dates will not be accepted.

Happy Applying and congratulations in advance!