Rhodes Scholarship 2027 — US Constituency

Overview

The world's oldest international scholarship, funding full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. This is the US constituency deadline — every other country sets its own date (most between August and October 2026), so non-US applicants should check the official constituency page for their exact deadline.

About Rhodes Trust

The Rhodes Scholarship, administered by the Rhodes Trust, is one of the oldest international graduate scholarships in the world, funding full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. It's awarded through separate national and regional constituency committees rather than one global pool — the US constituency alone selects Scholars through its own state-level and at-large district selection process, distinct from how candidates from other countries are selected.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Full Oxford tuition and college fees
• Living stipend for the duration of study
• Economy return airfare at the start and end of the scholarship
• Immigration Health Surcharge covered

Requirements & Eligibility

• Undergraduate degree with First Class Honours or a GPA around 3.7/4.0 or higher
• Generally aged 18-24 (varies slightly by constituency)
• Strong evidence of leadership, character and commitment to service
• High-level English proficiency

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm which constituency you're eligible to apply through — for US applicants, this means your state of legal residence or the university where you're currently enrolled.
2. 2Request an official endorsement from your undergraduate institution, which most Rhodes constituencies require as part of a complete application.
3. 3Submit your application through the Rhodes Trust's official portal by the constituency-specific deadline, then attend the district/regional interview if shortlisted.