Scholarship
Rhodes West Africa Scholarships 2027
A fully-funded postgraduate award enabling talented young people from West Africa to study full-time at the University of Oxford. It seeks individuals with academic excellence, moral force of character, and leadership potential.
About this scholarship
Rhodes West Africa Scholarships 2027 is offered by Rhodes Trust at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full funding for tuition and living expenses, provided as full ride 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 full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full funding for tuition and living expenses. 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. Nationality requirements apply: Mali.
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of Mali (or other eligible West African countries) and meet the University of Oxford's academic requirements for the chosen postgraduate course.
How to apply
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.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Nationality requirements
Mali
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 funding for tuition and living expenses
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Mali
- 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