Scholarship
Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious postgraduate award for study at the University of Oxford. It supports exceptional young people from around the world to develop their potential and make a positive impact.
About this scholarship
Rhodes Scholarship is offered by Rhodes Trust at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full coverage of University and College fees plus a personal stipend, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full coverage of University and College fees plus a personal stipend. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include All Fields. Nationality requirements apply: Kenya.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the specific selection criteria defined by the Rhodes Trust for the Kenya constituency.
How to apply
Applicants are expected to prepare: Academic transcripts, personal statement, letters of recommendation, proof of citizenship. Applications close on 2026-08-27. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Application requirements
Academic transcripts, personal statement, letters of recommendation, proof of citizenship
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
All Fields
Nationality requirements
Kenya
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Rhodes Trust
- Award
- Full coverage of University and College fees plus a personal stipend
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- All Fields
- Nationality
- Kenya
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-08-27
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20