Opportunity: The Rhodes Trust Scholarship for West Africa
Type: Postgraduate
Value: Fully Funded
Location: United Kingdom
Who Can Apply: Candidates from West Africa including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe and Togo
The Rhodes Scholarships for West Africa
In conjunction with the Oxford-Morland-West Africa Graduate Scholarship
West Africa includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe and Togo.
There are now two Rhodes Scholarships for West Africa each year. The Scholarship for West Africa was announced in 2017 and the first Scholar arrived in October 2018. There had previously been Scholarships for certain countries within this grouping, including Nigeria and Ghana.
Opening date: 1 June 2021
Closing date: 23:59 GMT 15 September 2021
Application Overview
The Rhodes Scholarship supports exceptional young people for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, and actively fosters lifelong learning and fellowship
Application Process
Applications for the Rhodes Scholarship consist of multiple stages. Below are 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 Oxford Course: Some key considerations when choosing the right course for you at Oxford University
Personal Statement: Tips and advice on how to express yourself in your personal statement
Visit the Official Scholarship Page for Application Details