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Rhodes Scholarship

18 March 2024

Established in 1903, the Rhodes Scholarship programme is the oldest international scholarship programme in the world and one of the most prestigious. It offers 100 fully-funded scholarships each year for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Find out more about the Rhodes scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY

Rhodes Scholarship

BACKGROUND

The Rhodes Scholarship programme is the oldest (established 1903) international scholarship programme in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme offers 100 fully-funded Scholarships each year for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom - one of the world’s leading universities. Rhodes Scholarships are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.

VALUE & NUMBER AWARDED

The value of the Rhodes Scholarship is set by the Rhodes Trust. Refer to the FAQ on the.

Fees are paid directly by the Trust to the College and University.

Up to three scholars are elected from New Ƶappeach year.

CRITERIA

Candidates must:

  • at the closing date for applications in the year of application hold New Ƶappcitizenship or a New ƵappPermanent Resident Visa
  • at the closing date for applications in the year of application have spent at least five of the previous 10 years in New Zealand
  • by the time of entry to Oxford have graduated with an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 7.50/9.00.

Age– you must meet either of the below criteria:

  • On 1 October 2024, you must be 18 - 24 and have not reached your 25th birthday (i.e., you must have been born after 1 October 1999 and on or before 2 October 2006).
  • OR (for older candidates who completed their first undergraduate degree later than usual)
    On 1 October 2024, you must not have reached your 27th birthday (i.e., have been born after 1 October 1997) AND have met or will meet the academic requirements for completing your first undergraduate degree on or after 1 October 2023

Please useto check your eligibility.

APPLICATIONS

Rhodes Scholarship Advisers are available at each New Ƶappuniversity.

Their role is to encourage and support applications for the Rhodes Scholarship for New Zealand.

The advisor at the Ƶapp is Associate Professor Jenni Adamsjenni.adams@canterbury.ac.nz

Applicants must complete and submit an online application AND all required supporting documents by the application deadline.

Further information for candidates is available is

Make sure your referees read the

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Applications open3 June 2024 and close 1 August 2024

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