The Rhodes Scholarships for Malaysia offer a fully funded, full-time postgraduate award for talented individuals to study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. One scholarship is awarded each year to an eligible candidate from Malaysia.

Overview

Administered by the Rhodes Trust, the Rhodes Scholarship enables outstanding young people from around the world to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarships for Malaysia are open to applicants across all academic disciplines and support study at the postgraduate level, including doctoral research.

Funding and Benefits

• Coverage: Oxford University course fees are fully covered.
• Stipend: An annual living stipend is provided to each scholar.
• Duration: Funding is provided for the full length of the course. For example, PhD funding is available for up to three years.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of Malaysia.
• Have been resident in Malaysia and educated in Malaysia for at least five of the past ten years.

Research Areas

The scholarship is open to all academic fields. Applicants may pursue any full-time postgraduate degree offered at the University of Oxford.

Deadline and Timeline

Deadline: 2 September 2026. Applications close on this date. The scholarship is intended for candidates at the First Stage Researcher (R1) career stage, up to the point of PhD.

Contact Information

Organisation: Rhodes Trust
Country: United Kingdom
Further information: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/rhodes-scholarships-malaysia/