Key scholarship details
Application status
Opening soon
Applications open
2 Jun 2025
Applications close
12 Aug 2025
Benefit amount
100% fee remission and at least $37,000
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Current study, Alumni
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
Established in 1903, the Rhodes Scholarship is the world's oldest and most prestigious international scholarship program. Each year, nine scholarships are offered to Australians to enrol in graduate study at the University of Oxford.
Benefits
- A stipend of £19,800 pa (approximately AUD$42,000 in 2025)
- All University and College fees, including the University application fee
- Visa costs
- One economy class airfare to Oxford at the start of the scholarship and one economy flight back to the student's home country at the conclusion of the scholarship.
For further details, see Rhodes Scholarships or contact the Victorian State or Territory Honorary Secretary.
Amount:
100% fee remission and at least $37,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
9
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet the Rhodes Scholarship eligibility requirements.
Selection criteria
Prospective applicants from Australia should carefully review the Information for Candidates specific for Australia. They should then contact their State or Territory Honorary Secretary to discuss their eligibility to apply, and for general information on the preparation of applications and the selection of referees.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Current study, Alumni
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How to apply
Applications usually open in June or July for study beginning in October of the following year and must be submitted via the Rhodes Scholarships website.
Status:
Opening soon
Applications open:
2 Jun 2025
Applications close:
12 Aug 2025
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.
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