Rhodes Southern Africa Scholarships Programme 2027 for Postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom

What it covers

• The Rhodes Scholarship covers University of Oxford course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend. • For the 2026-27 academic year, the stipend is £20,400 per annum (£1,700 per month) from which Scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation. Please note: this is not sufficient to cover partners or dependents. • Following selection for the Scholarship, the Rhodes Trust will also cover: • The fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford • Fees for a student visa and associated International Health Surcharge (IHS), which enables international students to access the UK’s National Health Service • Two economy class flights to and from the UK, for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford. • On arrival in Oxford, Scholars receive a settling in allowance, and Scholars who transition to a second course of study in Oxford will receive assistance to cover the fees