Published: 03 Jun 2024 407 views
The Rhodes Scholarship 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. Two scholarships are allocated to the province of Ontario.
The Rhodes Scholarship covers tuition, college fees and living-expenses for two years (with a possibility of extension to a third year) of full-time study towards a bachelors, master’s or doctoral degree at the University of Oxford. Most degrees offered by Oxford University are covered by the Rhodes Scholarship, with some exceptions.
The broad selection criteria are:
Applicants currently studying at a Canadian university can choose to apply in either their region of residence or in the region where their university is located.
All candidates currently attending a University must earn the endorsement of their University President or equivalent representative. Applicants seeking endorsement through the University of Waterloo must submit the required documentation by July 2, 2024; 10:00 AM ET to be considered for institutional endorsement.
Additional materials (colour photograph, copy of birth certificate, copy of passport) will be required if selected to receive institutional endorsement.
Determine eligibility
Read the Information for Candidates document for full eligibility criteria.
Applicants should not create an online Rhodes portal application before receiving institutional endorsement as this can cause issues later.
2. Select referees and request reference letters
Applicants must select six referees to write letters of recommendation. For full details about the requirements of referees, refer to the Information for Candidates document.
3. Submit application materials to GSPA
Institutional endorsement is required from the institution in order for the applicant to formally apply via the Rhodes portal.
Applicants must email the following application materials to GSPA ([email protected]) by 10:00 AM ET on July 2, 2024:
Applicants do not need to submit transcripts with their application. Official transcripts will be automatically produced internally and used for institutional endorsement assessment purposes. Official transcripts will be provided to the applicant if they are selected for institutional endorsement in order to submit their application through the Rhodes portal.
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