Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarships for Zambia
The Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious international award enabling outstanding young people from Zambia to undertake full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Two scholarships are available for Zambian candidates each year.
About this scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarships for Zambia is offered by Rhodes Trust at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition and living stipend, 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 tuition and living 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. Nationality requirements apply: Zambia.
Eligibility
Must be a citizen of Zambia, meet specific age requirements, and hold a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-09-01. 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
Zambia
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 tuition and living stipend
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Zambia
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-09-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20