The Rhodes Scholarships for East Africa provide a fully funded, full-time postgraduate award that enables talented young individuals to study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. One scholarship is offered each year under this regional programme.
The Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious international award administered by the Rhodes Trust. The East Africa regional allocation supports one scholar per year to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Oxford. Scholarships are available across all academic disciplines, and the programme targets early-stage researchers at the First Stage Researcher (R1) level, up to the point of PhD.
The scholarship covers Oxford University course fees in full. In addition, scholars receive an annual stipend from which all living expenses, including accommodation, are paid. The duration of funding corresponds to the length of the chosen course of study. For example, funding for a PhD is available for up to three years.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
The scholarship is open to candidates in all academic fields. Applicants may propose study in any discipline offered at the University of Oxford for a full-time postgraduate degree.
Deadline: 27 August 2026
The opportunity was posted on 26 June 2026. Funding duration depends on the length of the course selected.
Organisation: Rhodes Trust
Country: United Kingdom
Further information: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/rhodes-scholarships-east-africa/
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Aug 27, 2026
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