Rhodes scholarship is provided by oxford university to various countries to pursue graduation and post-graduation programs. Under the Rhodes scholarship, the hosting country provides the airfare charges, tuition fees, and university fees, and provides the available place for settlement for a period of the year.
Rhodes is the best scholarship that students should avail of and very limited entries on basis of six recommendations by reputed people on basis of a statement of purpose students are provided with this scholarship which is a fully sponsored scholarship by oxford.
About Rhodes scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship, named after Cecil J. Rhodes, dates back to 1902. Scholarships provide financial support to students as they complete their studies, whether it is a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree. Students receive tuition, school fees, air tickets, living expenses, and medical expenses.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Rhodes Scholarship
Indian students should carefully review the following eligibility criteria before applying for the Rhodes Scholarship. Rhodes Scholarships are only awarded to first-time students studying in the UK.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens and hold an Indian passport or equivalent citizenship certificate.
- Candidates must have completed a minimum of 4 years of formal education at an Indian institution or university.
- Applicants must be under the age of 26 at the time of application.
- Candidates must have a first-class bachelor’s degree.
Application Process
Eligible candidates can apply for the Rhodes Scholarship by following the steps below.
- Candidates must visit the official link, register, and create an account.
- After registering, please fill out the prescribed registration form.
- Please submit the required documents along with the application form.
Required Documents
To apply for the Rhodes Scholarship, here is a checklist of documents that must be attached to your application.
A valid Indian passport. Official transcripts of the 10th and 12th Standards Board exams
Evidence of English proficiency by providing IELTS or TOEFL scores.
Your updated resume (CV) should be less than 2 pages and consist of: Education, awards, grants, jobs, volunteer/social/political activities, and cultural, musical, or sporting achievements (Note:
(Please do not include a photo in your resume.)
This is a color photo in jpg format.
A personal statement of no more than 1000 words. You should state why you deserve the scholarship and include details about your inspiration, passion, contributions, and commitment to society.
Six professional referrals with relevant information. At least three of reviewers must be able to formally teach you and assess your academic performance.
Selection Criteria
Apart from the above academic requirements and qualifications, candidates must demonstrate a certain level of excellence to increase their chances of being selected for a scholarship. The eligibility criteria for the Rhodes Scholarship are:
Selection is based primarily on the academic performance of the candidate.
Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating talent in dance, physical education, vocal debate, drama, writing, art, or other areas that demonstrate unity and teamwork.
Candidates who possess valuable soft skills such as honesty, compassion, and protection for the disadvantaged and vulnerable increase their chances of selection.
Candidates who are passionate about leading people through exemplary behavior to improve the worrisome conditions of the world
Selection Process
The final selection of candidates is made by a selection committee that analyses applications and documents. No selection will be made based on the financial situation or background of the candidate. See the selection process for information on how to become a Rhodes Scholar.
Approval
Applicants from any of the Rhodes-eligible countries must apply for the Rhodes Scholarship for that country. All other applicants can apply for the Global Rhodes Scholarship.
The information below applies primarily to applicants from the United States, Canada, and other eligible countries for the Global Rhodes Scholarship.
Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada, a DACA recipient, or a citizen of a country not covered by an existing Rhodes scholarship.
applicant must be 18 years old and not yet 24 years old by October 1 of the year of application or be 28 years old or younger if the applicant has completed their first bachelor’s degree within the last two years.
sufficient advanced academic level to ensure completion of a bachelor’s degree by October 1 of the year following application.
Scholars
After that, students from more countries were eligible, and in 2018, the scholarship was opened to students from all countries. Women have been accepted as candidates since 1976.
Rhodes’ wish was that scholars, while at Oxford, be distributed among all the universities, following their own inclinations as much as possible. However, the acceptance of scholars is determined by the university itself.
Rhodes scholars continue to hold important positions in politics, the arts, sports, and other fields.
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