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Rhodes Scholarship 2027 in the UK (Fully Funded Postgraduate Study at the University of Oxford)
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The Rhodes Scholarship brings outstanding people from around the world to the University of Oxford for full-time postgraduate study. It was first awarded in 1902 and is one of the best-known scholarships in the world. The 2027 round is for entry to Oxford in October 2027.
You apply through a constituency, which is the country or region you have the strongest connection to. Each constituency has its own eligibility rules, document checklist and deadline, so no single date is shown here. Use the eligibility checker on the Rhodes Trust website to find your constituency and its date.
For Pakistan, two scholarships are awarded each year. The 2027 round opened on 1 June 2026 and closed on 5 August 2026 at 23:59 Pakistan time, so it is now closed. Dates for the next round have not been announced. The Pakistan rules and checklist on this page come from the 2027 round and can change. This page was last checked against the Rhodes Trust website on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
United Kingdom
Funding Type
Fully Funded
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Citizens of Rhodes constituency countries, plus global places
Category
Fully Funded
Applications Open
Varies by constituency. The Pakistan round for 2027 closed on 5 August 2026
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
University of Oxford course fees
Annual stipend of 20,400 pounds (1,700 pounds a month) at the 2025–26 rate, from which scholars pay all living costs including accommodation
The Rhodes Trust website lists the other costs it covers
Eligibility Criteria
- Apply through the constituency you have the strongest connection to
- Meet the citizenship, age and education rules of that constituency
- Pakistan (2027 round): Pakistani citizen with a Pakistani passport, with formal study in Pakistan for at least 4 of the last 10 years
- Pakistan (2027 round): aged 18 to 23 on 1 October 2026, or under 27 if you completed your first degree on or after 1 October 2025
- Pakistan (2027 round): undergraduate degree completed by July 2027, at a standard that meets the Oxford entry requirements for your course
- Meet the Rhodes selection criteria, which the Trust publishes on its website
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
Each constituency has its own checklist. The items below are from the Pakistan checklist for the 2027 round
Copy of a valid NADRA-issued CNIC or Pakistani passport
Official transcript from your college or university, certified by the Registrar or another responsible officer
Certified copies of your Matriculation (or O Level), Higher Secondary (or A Level) and undergraduate result sheets
CV of no more than two A4 pages, on the Rhodes template or in your own format
Head-and-shoulders colour photograph
Personal statement of no more than 1,000 words
Academic statement of no more than 450 words
Four referees registered in the form: three academic referees and one character referee
Do not upload other certificates or testimonials. Rhodes asks only for the items on its checklist
How to Apply
1
Use the eligibility checker on the Rhodes Trust website to find your constituency
2
Read the Information for Candidates for that constituency and note its deadline
3
Register your referees early. Each one gets an email link, and references are due by the same deadline as your application
4
Upload your documents and both statements in the online form. The Pakistan constituency charges no application fee
5
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed. For Pakistan, interviews are held in Lahore in October and results come by December
6
If you are selected, you then apply to the University of Oxford for your course
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
There is no single deadline. Dates are set by each university, office or vacancy, so check the official website for the date that applies to you.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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