The Rhodes Scholarships for United Arab Emirates enable talented individuals to pursue a fully funded, full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Awarded in partnership with the Salama Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, the programme provides two scholarships each year for study across all academic disciplines.

Overview

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full-time postgraduate award that allows outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarships for United Arab Emirates are offered in collaboration with the Salama Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, with two scholarships available annually. Successful candidates may undertake a postgraduate degree in any discipline offered at Oxford.

Funding and Benefits

• Course fees: Full coverage of Oxford University course fees.
• Stipend: An annual stipend for living expenses is provided.
• Funding duration: Dependent on the length of the chosen course. For example, PhD funding is available for up to three years.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of the United Arab Emirates, or
• Be a non-UAE citizen who has completed, or will have completed, an undergraduate degree at a college or university in the United Arab Emirates by June or July 2025.
• Meet the age requirements set by the Rhodes Trust.

The scholarship is open to candidates at the First Stage Researcher (R1) career stage, up to the point of PhD.

Deadline and Timeline

Deadline: 22 September 2026.

Applications close on 22 September 2026. Candidates should refer to the Rhodes Trust website for detailed information on the selection timeline and application requirements.

Contact Information

Organisation: Rhodes Trust (United Kingdom)

Further information: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/grant/rhodes-scholarships-united-arab-emirates/