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Rhodes Scholarship: A Life-Changing Opportunity
The Rhodes Scholarship offers a unique chance for outstanding young individuals from around the world to come together and study at the prestigious University of Oxford.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this esteemed scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Citizenship: Be a citizen of one of the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe, and Togo.
Residency: Have resided in one or more of the listed countries for at least five of the last ten years.
Age:
18-24 years old by October 1, 2024 (born between October 2, 1999, and October 1, 2006)
18-25 years old by October 1, 2024 (born between October 2, 1998, and October 1, 2006) for medical, dental, pharmaceutical, law, and engineering students
Under 27 years old by October 1, 2024 (born after October 1, 1997), with a completed first undergraduate degree on or after October 1, 2023
Academic Qualifications:
Completed an undergraduate degree (normally a Bachelor’s degree) by the application deadline
Achieved a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent, meeting the specific entry requirements for the chosen full-time course at the University of Oxford
English Language Proficiency: Demonstrated a sufficiently high standard of English to meet the University of Oxford’s English language proficiency requirements
Benefits
The Rhodes Scholarship offers the following benefits:
Coverage of Oxford University course fees
Annual stipend
Application fee waiver for study at the University of Oxford
Coverage of student visa and International Health Surcharge (IHS) fees
Two economy class flights to and from the UK
Settling-in allowance and assistance with visa renewal and IHS fees for those pursuing a second course of study
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by August 28, 2024.
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