RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS INDIA 2026

The Rhodes Scholarships for India 2026 – Apply Online

Rhodes Scholarships India 2026 – Apply Online

The Rhodes Scholarships for India

A Partnership between the Rhodes Trust and the Second Century Founder, John McCall MacBain O.C.

There are six Rhodes Scholarships available each year for India.

The first Indian Rhodes Scholars took up residence in Oxford in 1947, and since that time over two hundred Indians have been awarded the Scholarship.

Opening date: 2 June 2025

Closing date: 23:59, Indian Standard Time, 23 July 2025

As the Rhodes Scholarships are place-based, the eligibility criteria, application requirements and selection process vary slightly depending on which constituency you are applying for.

To ensure that you have all of the information you need to apply, please read the Information for Candidates India – carefully.

You should also check specific to the Conditions of Tenure to ensure that your proposed course of study is covered by the Rhodes Scholarship and share the Guidance for Referees with your referees. These documents can all be accessed below.

In addition to the above documents, Rhodes Scholars in Residence in Oxford have compiled a ‘Scholars Guide’ to support applicants in the application process. Scholars in Residence have also offered to run an open group answering applicant queries so as to even the playing field

for all applicants, you will find the link to that group in the document.

Scholars guide india

Information for Candidates – India

Guidance for Referees – India

Courses covered by the Rhodes scholarship

Application Process

Navigate below to understand each stage of the application process.

1. The Rhodes Scholarship

Find out more about what the Rhodes Scholarship is, the costs covered, and what makes it special.

2. The Selection Criteria

What makes a Rhodes Scholar? Learn about the selection criteria which determined the first Rhodes Scholars in 1902, and still guide us today.

3. Check Your Eligibility and Apply

Find out if you are eligible to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship, which constituency you should apply through, and start your application!

Frequently Asked Questions

Consult our comprehensive list of FAQs about the Scholarship, funding, eligibility criteria, application process and more.

National Secretary for India

Selection for the Rhodes Scholarships takes place in each constituency and is overseen by the relevant National Secretary and their team. Below you can find out who the National Secretary is

Dr Dhvani Mehta

Email: [email protected]

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Frequently asked questions

RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS INDIA 2026

RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS INDIA 2026