Rhodes Scholarship for Southern Africa 2027
Fully funded postgraduate scholarship covering up to two years of full-time study at the University of Oxford for outstanding graduates from the Southern Africa constituency.
Apply for the Rhodes Scholarship for Southern Africa 2027
Overview
Provider:The Rhodes Trust (Rhodes House, University of Oxford)
Field of study:Postgraduate study (Master\'s or doctoral degrees) at the University of
Coverage:Tuition & study costs (see official listing)
Location:University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Cycle:Annual — watch the official portal
Requirements
- ✓Citizen or legal permanent resident of South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia or eSwatini (refugees/asylum seekers in South Africa also considered); resident in the constituency for at least five of the last ten years
- ✓Aged at least 19 and not yet 25 on entry (1 Oct 2027), i.e. born after 1 Oct 2002 and on/before 1 Oct 2008; extensions to 28 for late first degrees and certain Health Sciences/medical graduates
- ✓Completed undergraduate degree by July 2027 meeting the chosen Oxford course requirements; First Class Honours / GPA 3.70+ strongly favoured
- ✓Intend to study full-time at Oxford for a minimum of 2 years; meet Oxford English language requirements (higher level) if English is not a first language
- ✓Submit online application (no fee), CV (max 2 pages), academic and personal statements, and four referees (three academic, one character)
⚠️ Good to Know
Fully funded: Oxford application fee + annual tuition for at least two years + annual living/accommodation stipend. ~10 awards/year across the constituency. Applications open 1 June 2026, close 23:59 SAST Mon 3 Aug 2026; references due 17 Aug 2026; entry Oct 2027. Verified against official…
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Head to the official The Rhodes Trust (Rhodes House, University of Oxford) portal to submit your application.
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