Rhodes Scholarship 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Offered by Rhodes Trust (University of Oxford) · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Provider: Rhodes Trust (University of Oxford)
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: All University and college fees, a living stipend, return airfare to Oxford, and visa and health surcharge costs.
Deadline: 2027 Pakistan round: opened 1 Jun 2026, closed around 5 Aug 2026. Next round expected Jun – Aug 2027.
Expected opening: Expected Jun 2027
Duration: 2 years (up to 3 for a DPhil).
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

Official website Application page

About the Rhodes Scholarship

Postgraduate study at Oxford, selected by country constituencies (Pakistan has one). Apply to the Rhodes Trust first; Oxford admission follows.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Pakistani citizens meeting the Pakistan constituency residency/education rules.

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree with outstanding grades by the start date; roughly 18–24 (up to 27 for some routes) per the yearly birth-date limits.

Language requirements

Oxford's English requirement for the chosen course.

What the scholarship covers

All University and college fees, a living stipend, return airfare to Oxford, and visa and health surcharge costs.

Tuition: Full fees.
Stipend and benefits: Annual living stipend (about £19,000–£20,000).
Duration: 2 years (up to 3 for a DPhil).

Deadline and opening date

2027 Pakistan round: opened 1 Jun 2026, closed around 5 Aug 2026. Next round expected Jun – Aug 2027.

Expected opening: Expected Jun 2027.

Required documents

Online application
Personal statement
Academic statement
CV
Transcripts
Four to six references
Proof of age and citizenship

How to apply

Apply through the Rhodes Pakistan constituency online; shortlisted candidates are interviewed by the national committee, then apply to Oxford.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Rhodes Scholarship?

Pakistani citizens meeting the Pakistan constituency residency/education rules. Bachelor's degree with outstanding grades by the start date; roughly 18–24 (up to 27 for some routes) per the yearly birth-date limits.

What does the Rhodes Scholarship cover?

All University and college fees, a living stipend, return airfare to Oxford, and visa and health surcharge costs. Annual living stipend (about £19,000–£20,000).

What is the Rhodes Scholarship deadline?

2027 Pakistan round: opened 1 Jun 2026, closed around 5 Aug 2026. Next round expected Jun – Aug 2027. Expected opening: Expected Jun 2027.

Is IELTS required for the Rhodes Scholarship?

Oxford's English requirement for the chosen course.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Rhodes Scholarship?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the Rhodes Scholarship?