Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship for West Africa

Category

Masters & PhD

Details

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full-time, postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. The West Africa constituency offers scholarships each year to outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive difference in the world.

Eligibility Criteria

Citizenship: You must be a citizen of one of the following countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe, and Togo.
Age: You must meet either the standard age criteria (aged 18-23 on 1st October of the year of application) or the older age criteria (under 27 years of age if you completed your first undergraduate degree later).
Academic achievement: You must have completed (or will have completed by the time you enroll) an undergraduate degree with a First Class Honours or equivalent.
English Language: You must meet the University of Oxford's standard or higher level English language requirements.

Financial Benefits

Full coverage of University and College fees
The University application fee
A generous living stipend to cover accommodation and living expenses
One economy class flight to Oxford at the start of the scholarship
One economy flight back to the student's home country at the conclusion of the scholarship
Coverage of the student visa fee and the International Health Surcharge (IHS)
Opportunity Details

Posted By:
Dawda Wally

Type:
Scholarship

Category:
Masters & PhD

Country:
United Kingdom

Funding Type:
Fully Funded

Deadline:
August 31, 2026

Status:
Active

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