Rhodes Scholarship
BACKGROUND
The Rhodes Scholarship programme is the oldest (established 1903) international scholarship programme in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme offers 100 fully-funded Scholarships each year for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom - one of the world’s leading universities. Rhodes Scholarships are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.
VALUE & NUMBER AWARDED
The value of the Rhodes Scholarship is set by the Rhodes Trust. Refer to the FAQ on the Rhodes House website.
Fees are paid directly by the Trust to the College and University.
Up to three scholars are elected from New Zealand each year.
CRITERIA
Candidates must:
- at the closing date for applications in the year of application hold New Zealand citizenship or a New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa
- at the closing date for applications in the year of application have spent at least five of the previous 10 years in New Zealand
- by the time of entry to Oxford have graduated with an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 7.50/9.00.
Age – you must meet either of the below criteria:
- On 1 October 2024, you must be 18 - 24 and have not reached your 25th birthday (i.e., you must have been born after 1 October 1999 and on or before 2 October 2006).
- OR (for older candidates who completed their first undergraduate degree later than usual)
On 1 October 2024, you must not have reached your 27th birthday (i.e., have been born after 1 October 1997) AND have met or will meet the academic requirements for completing your first undergraduate degree on or after 1 October 2023
Please use this link to check your eligibility.
APPLICATIONS
Rhodes Scholarship Advisers are available at each New Zealand university.
Their role is to encourage and support applications for the Rhodes Scholarship for New Zealand.
The advisor at the University of Canterbury is Associate Professor Jenni Adams jenni.adams@canterbury.ac.nz
Applicants must complete and submit an online application AND all required supporting documents by the application deadline.
Further information for candidates is available is available here.
Make sure your referees read the Guidance for Referees.
Use the online application system.
Applications open 3 June 2024 and close 1 August 2024
