The Rhodes Scholarships for India provide a fully funded, full-time postgraduate award enabling talented individuals from India to study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Six scholarships are offered each year, in conjunction with the Second Century Founder, John McCall MacBain O.C.

Overview

The Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious international programme that supports outstanding young people to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarships for India are part of this global initiative, offering six awards annually for study in any discipline.

Funding and Benefits

The scholarship covers Oxford University course fees and provides an annual stipend. The duration of funding corresponds to the length of the chosen course. For example, funding for a PhD is available for up to three years.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of India.
• Have undertaken formal study at an educational institution in India for a minimum of four of the last ten years, and have either:
  • completed a school leaving examination (10th or 12th standard or equivalent) at a school in India; or
  • be in the final year of, or have completed, an undergraduate degree at a university in India.
• Meet the age requirements specified by the Rhodes Trust.

Deadline and Timeline

Deadline: 23 July 2026

Contact Information

Organisation: Rhodes Trust

Country: United Kingdom

More information: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/rhodes-scholarships-india/