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Rhodes Scholarships
Fully funded: Oxford fees, an annual living stipend and travel to and from the UK
- Funder
- Rhodes Trust, University of Oxford
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
Founded in 1902, the Rhodes is the world's oldest international scholarship, bringing exceptional graduates from designated constituencies — including India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Singapore and East Africa — to the University of Oxford.
Selection looks for academic distinction combined with energy, character and a commitment to service; scholars join a lifelong global fellowship.
🗓️ Deadline
National deadlines fall between June and October each year, ahead of the following October's entry
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Citizen or resident of an eligible Rhodes constituency, including India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Singapore
- Usually aged 18–24 at application (varies by constituency)
- A completed (or nearly completed) undergraduate degree with first-class results
- Evidence of leadership, service and character alongside academics
How to apply
- Check your constituency's specific criteria and deadline on the Rhodes Trust site
- Prepare a personal statement, academic transcripts and 5–8 references
- Apply online to your constituency by its national deadline
- Attend the social engagements and final interview if shortlisted
- Apply separately to your chosen Oxford course — your counsellor can align both applications
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Rhodes Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Rhodes Scholarships cover?
Fully funded: Oxford fees, an annual living stipend and travel to and from the UK. Founded in 1902, the Rhodes is the world's oldest international scholarship, bringing exceptional graduates from designated constituencies — including India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Singapore and East Africa — to the University of Oxford.
Who is eligible for the Rhodes Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Citizen or resident of an eligible Rhodes constituency, including India, Pakistan, Malaysia and Singapore; Usually aged 18–24 at application (varies by constituency); A completed (or nearly completed) undergraduate degree with first-class results; Evidence of leadership, service and character alongside academics. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Rhodes Scholarships deadline?
National deadlines fall between June and October each year, ahead of the following October's entry. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.