Closing date: 1 August 2025
Student type: Domestic students (New Zealand citizens and permanent residents)
Level of study: Master’s or Doctoral programs
Study area: Most full-time postgraduate courses offered at the University of Oxford
Scholarship value:
- Full coverage of University and College fees
- Annual stipend (£19,800 for the 2024/25 academic year)
- Economy-class airfare to and from Oxford
- Visa application fees and International Health Surcharge (IHS)
- Access to leadership programs and a lifelong network
Description:
The Rhodes Scholarship supports academically and socially exceptional individuals to study at Oxford. It is designed to nurture future leaders who are committed to making a positive impact globally.
Eligibility:
- Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident who has lived in New Zealand for at least five of the last ten years by 1 August.
- Must have completed an undergraduate degree with a GPA of at least 7.50 out of 9.00.
- Must be between 18 and 25 years old as of 1 October 2025 (exceptions apply for older candidates).
How to apply:
- Submit an online application form through the official Rhodes Scholarship website.
- Provide academic transcripts, a personal statement, CV, proof of age and citizenship/residency, letters of recommendation, and details of the proposed course of study.
- Attend an interview if shortlisted.
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