Administered By: The Rhodes Trust (Rhodes House, Oxford)
100% Oxford University & College Fees + Annual Living Stipend (£19,092/year) + Tier 4 Visa & IHS Health Surcharge + Two Economy Class Flights to/from Oxford
Master's (1-2 Years) or DPhil / PhD (3-4 Years) at the University of Oxford
Exceptional young leaders across 64 designated constituencies (including India, US, Canada, Australia, Global constituency). Outstanding intellect, moral character, and energy to use one's talents to the full.
Direct wire transfer to the host university covering international student tuition rates.
Monthly allowance for housing, food, and utilities (£1,400–£1,700 or $2,200–$2,800/mo).
Booked through government travel agents from home country international airport to destination.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) or university health insurance fully paid by sponsoring body.
Master's (1-2 Years) or DPhil / PhD (3-4 Years) at the University of Oxford
Equivalent to minimum 65-70% aggregate in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
No individual sub-score band below 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing components.
Chevening requires 2,800 hours; Fulbright requires strong professional leadership track record.
Exceptional young leaders across 64 designated constituencies (including India, US, Canada, Australia, Global constituency). Outstanding intellect, moral character, and energy to use one's talents to the full.
Submit proof of degree completion and language test scores to fulfill all university conditions.
University issues Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (UK) or Form I-20 (USA) linking your scholarship award.
Undergo mandatory IOM tuberculosis screening and biometric appointment at the local visa application center.
Receive entry clearance vignette in your passport and coordinate flight booking with the scholarship secretariat.
Ensure your academic transcripts, English proficiency test reports, and references are ready prior to 01 Aug 2026.
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