University of Oxford Rhodes Scholarships for Indian students for postgraduate studies

The oldest and one of the most prestigious global scholarships, the Rhodes Scholarship is for students who wish to pursue an academic program at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarships for India is a collaborative initiative between the Rhodes Trust (the University of Oxford) and the Second Century Founder, John McCall MacBain O.C. Each year, there are up to five Rhodes Scholarships for Indian students who are holding an undergraduate degree to fully fund their postgraduate study at the university.

Applications are still open for Indian students till 1st August 2022 for entry to the University of Oxford in October 2023. Getting this scholarship is a huge achievement as the selection process can be quite stringent, and only those who are both academically bright and have excellent characteristic traits, and also are keen to participate in dealing with global challenges are shortlisted. The scholarship tenure is for a minimum of two years, depending on continuing academic performance and personal conduct. It cannot be carried forward or deferred to a later academic year. You are also allowed to apply for a third year to complete the DPhil. at the university, but the Rhodes Trust will not pay for living expenses beyond the third year of the scholarship.

Rhodes Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Nationality

Educational Qualifications

Age criterion

English language skills

Important requirements when applying

1. Your birth certificate or valid passport to confirm that you meet the age criterion. Misplaced the birth certificate? Learn how to apply for a duplicate birth certificate


2. A valid passport or equivalent proof of citizenship such as a Voter ID (with translation, if necessary) to confirm that you meet the citizenship criteria.


3. An official transcript or mark sheets from the college or university at which you are studying, or have studied, showing all the grades achieved to date.


4. The official transcripts or mark sheets from your 10th and 12th standard (or equivalent) school/junior college/pre-university college leaving Board exams.


5. If you are neither a graduate of a university located in India nor in the final year of undergraduate study at a university located in India, then you are required to submit valid supporting proof of formal study at an educational institution in India for at least four of the last 10 years as of the date of application and completion of a school leaving exam at a school/junior college/pre-university college in India (either the 10th or the 12th standard exam or equivalent exam).


6. A complete C.V. (Curriculum Vitae) that mentions all details about academic qualifications, prizes, scholarships, leadership roles, employment positions, involvement in activities, whether voluntary or related to community work or student-related ones or political ones, and any accomplishments in the cultural, musical or sporting fields. The entire C.V. should not exceed two A4 pages in length (use 12pt font size). There is no need to include a photo in the C.V.


7. A clear head-and-shoulders colour photo in jpg format.


8. A personal statement of maximum of 750 words. Learn how to write a brilliant Scholarship Essay


9. An academic statement of study of no more than 350 words.


10. A list of a minimum of four people as referees (not more than five should be submitted). At least three of the referees should be academics who have formally taught and graded you in your undergraduate studies (or postgraduate studies if applicable). One or two referees should testify to your character and/or your involvement in extra-curricular/service or leadership activities. Note that it is important that you take their permission before listing them as referees, and you must provide the email addresses of all of them.

Rhodes Scholarship Application Procedure

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