Rhodes Scholarship
The scholarships
The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded, full-time graduate award program which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
Rhodes scholars come to the UK for two or more years, and can apply to study most full-time graduate courses offered by Oxford University.
The Scholarship is merit-based and aims to develop public-spirited leaders and promote international understanding and peace through an international community of scholars. It was established to identify young leaders worldwide, and through their shared educational experiences at Oxford, help them forge bonds of mutual understanding and fellowship for the betterment of humanity.
Benefits
A Rhodes Scholarship is valued at between AUD$75,000 and AUD$125,000 (depending on course duration) and includes:
- all Oxford University and college fees (including visa costs)
- a personal stipend (e.g. for the 2025–26 academic year, the stipend was approximately AUD$3,100 per month)
- private health insurance for the UK’s National Health Service
- one economy-class return airfare.
Details
Value
AUD$75,000–125,000 total, depending on course duration
Applications open
1 Jun 2026
Applications close
11.59pm (Melbourne time) on 11 Aug 2026
Scholarship commences
Oct 2027
Study level
Graduate
Fields of study
Most full-time graduate courses offered by Oxford University
Study location
Oxford, England
Study institution
Oxford University
Selection bases
Academic merit
Oxford is a vibrant and inspiring place to be. When you arrive, you'll find a world-renowned institution nestled in a beautiful and historic city.
Unlike other Oxford University students, you'll have access to Rhodes House, a beautiful building at the heart of the city with study spaces and libraries (it’s also where the Registrar, the Director of Programming and the Warden are based).
Hosted at Rhodes House, you’ll also have the opportunity to attend talks, seminars and forums with world-leading experts and guests, and social events like the Coming Up Dinner and the Rhodes Ball.
Applications
How to apply
To apply for the Rhodes Scholarship, you need to submit your application online before the deadline, and before you apply for your chosen course at the University of Oxford. There's no fee to apply.
If you're selected for the scholarship, you'll then apply for your course through the University of Oxford’s graduate application form, with help from the Rhodes House team.
When you fill out the Rhodes application form, you'll need to provide:
- proof that you meet the eligibility criteria
- your education history, including university transcripts
- the course(s) you want to study at the University of Oxford
- a CV
- an academic statement
- a personal statement
- five referees in total.
The Rhodes website has guidance on what to include in your application.
Key dates
Applications open
1 Jun 2026
Applications close
11.59pm (Melbourne time) on 11 Aug 2026
Course commences
Oct 2027
Eligibility and selection criteria
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Rachel Niesen: 2024 Rhodes Scholar
Rachel Niesen is a Monash University alumna and 2024 Rhodes Scholar for Victoria, recognised for her commitment to health equity, social justice and global leadership. A Monash Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Medical Sciences graduate, Rachel has combined her clinical career with extensive leadership and advocacy experience across global health, climate action and student organisations.
She is continuing her studies at the University of Oxford, building expertise in international health, infectious diseases and digital health to help address healthcare disparities and contribute to more sustainable and equitable health systems.
Read more about Rachel’s journey, her experiences as a Rhodes Scholar, and the insights she has gained along the way, in the Monash news article ‘Monash Rhodes scholar to pursue global health equity’.