Rhodes Scholarship Apply Online for 10th or 12th, Undergraduate Degree Student.2026
- Scholarship of: Rhodes Scholarship
- Resident Eligible: Residents of the constituency only
- Organized By: Rhodes Trust
- Application Start Date: 2026
- Application Last Date: -
- Eligible Student of: 10th or 12th, Undergraduate Degree
- Age Limit: 18-27 years
- Total Scholarship: 100
- Apply Mode: Online
- Official Website: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk
Rhodes Scholarship Constituencies & Scholarships:
Below is a list of Rhodes constituencies and the number of scholarships available for each constituency:-
- Australia - 9
- Bermuda - 1
- Canada - 11
- China - 4
- Commonwealth Caribbean - 1
(Anguilla, Antigua, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, BVI, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Montserrat, St Lucia, St Kitts & Nevis, St Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos) - East Africa – 2
(Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi) - Germany - 2
- Global - 2
- Hong Kong - 1
- India - 6
- Israel - 2
- Jamaica - 1
- Kenya - 2
- Malaysia - 1
- New Zealand - 3
- Pakistan - 2
- Saudi Arabia - 2
- Singapore - 1
- Southern Africa - 10
(South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, eSwatini) - Syria, Jordan, Lebanon & Palestine - 2
- United Arab Emirates - 2
- United States of America - 32
(50 US states, DC, and US territories: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands) - West Africa - 3
(Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé & Principe, Togo) - Zambia - 2
- Zimbabwe - 2
Total Scholarship: 100
Rhodes Scholarship 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Constituency:
- Must apply under India (since your nationality/education is linked to India).
Nationality:
- Must be an Indian citizen with a valid Indian passport/proof of citizenship.
- Not eligible if you only hold a PIO/OCI card.
- Refugees/asylum seekers in India can also apply.
Education / Residency:
- Must have studied in India for at least 4 of the last 10 years.
- Plus, you must meet one of these two conditions:
- Passed 10th or 12th board exam in India / Currently in the final year of, or completed, an undergraduate degree at an Indian university.
Age Criteria:
- Regular candidates: Aged 18–23 on 1 October 2025 (Born between 2 October 2001 and 1 October 2007)
- Older candidates: Aged under 27 on 1 October 2025 (Born after 1 October 1998) and completed undergraduate degree requirements on or after 1 October 2024.
Resident:
To be eligible for the Rhodes Scholarship (India), you must have studied in India for at least 4 years out of the last 10 years. You must also have completed your 10th or 12th standard (school leaving examination) in India, or be in the final year of a bachelor's degree, or have already completed a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India.
Rhodes Scholarship 2026 Amount:
The Rhodes Scholarship covers the full course fees at Oxford University and provides an annual living allowance of £19,800 (approximately £1,650 per month) for the 2024/25 academic year, which scholars use to cover accommodation and other living costs. It also covers the Oxford application fee, student visa fees, the International Health Surcharge (IHS), two economy-class flights (to and from the UK at the start and end of their studies), and a permanent allowance on arrival. Those who go on to a second Oxford course also receive support for visa renewals and IHS fees.
Copies of the following documents must be uploaded:
- Upload birth certificate or valid passport showing you meet the age criteria.
- Upload Indian passport or equivalent proof of Indian citizenship (Voter ID, etc.).
- PIO or OCI cards are not accepted.
- University/College transcripts showing grades achieved (current or completed studies).
- 10th and 12th (or equivalent) transcripts/marksheets from school or pre-university.
- If studied outside India, provide evidence of 4+ years of formal education in India and completion of a school leaving exam in India.
- Fill in your CV within the application form (no separate upload).
- Upload a head-and-shoulders color photo (jpg format).
Rhodes Scholarship 2026 How to Apply:
To apply for a Rhodes Scholarship www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk candidates must complete and submit an online application form. Applications must be submitted online only and the Rhodes Scholarship application form must be completed before applying for a chosen course at the University of Oxford.
Important Notes:
- All documents must be in English (translations required if originals are not in English).
Contact Details:
Call: 044 (0)1865 270901
Email ID: scholarship.queries@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk.
Website: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk
Rhodes Scholarship 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is the Rhodes Scholarship?
- Answer: It is a fully-funded international scholarship for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, founded in 1902 by Cecil Rhodes.
Q2. How many scholarships are available for India?
- Answer: 6 Rhodes Scholarships are offered to Indian students each year.
Q3. Are translations required?
- Answer: Yes. All documents must be in English.
Q4. Can refugees in India apply?
- Answer: Yes, refugees or asylum seekers residing in India are eligible.
