Opportunity: The Rhodes Trust Scholarship
Type: Postgraduate
Location: United Kingdom
Who Can Apply: Candidates from Southern African countries (South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, eSwatini)
The Rhodes Scholarships
The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford
The Scholarships for these countries are administered from a regional secretariat based in Johannesburg.
There are:
- four Scholarships every year for applicants from South Africa-at-Large,
- one for applicants from KwaZulu-Natal,
- one for an applicant from one of: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and eSwatini, and
- one each for applicants of or from Diocesan College, Rondebosch; South African College School, Newlands; Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch; and St Andrew’s College, Grahamstown (including their identified partner schools, which are listed here).
Opening date: 1 June 2021
Closing date: 23:59, SAST, 15 August 2021
Application Overview
Applications for the Rhodes Scholarship consist of multiple stages. Below are 7 steps to guide you through the process.
Eligibility: The broad eligibility criteria of the Rhodes Scholarship; definitive eligibility criteria are listed in the relevant Information for Candidates document for your country/region.
Choice of Course: Some key considerations when choosing the right course for you at Oxford University.
courses covered by the scholarship
Personal Statement: Tips and advice on how to express yourself in your personal statement. More information can be found in the below links
Reference Letters: How to choose suitable referees for your Rhodes Scholarship application
Checking and Gathering Documents: Make sure you know which documents are required in order to complete and submit your application
For more details on Application Go Here
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