Scholarship
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About this opportunity
The Rhodes East Africa Scholarship is a prestigious fully funded postgraduate scholarship that supports outstanding young leaders from East Africa to pursue further studies at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. The programme seeks individuals with strong academic achievement, leadership potential, integrity, and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities. In addition to financial support, scholars become part of a global network of leaders dedicated to addressing local and international challenges through knowledge, service, and innovation.
OrganizationThe Rhodes Scholarship
LocationOxford, United Kingdom
ModeOnsite
Deadline27 Aug 2026
Funding / salaryNot specified
Application feeFree / not stated
Before you apply
Who is eligible?
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, or South Sudan,
meet the Rhodes age and academic requirements and qualify for admission to an eligible full-time postgraduate programme at the University of Oxford. Candidates should demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, integrity, commitment to service, and the ability to make a positive impact in society.
What you will need
Requirements
Applicants should prepare:
A completed online application.
Academic transcripts and certificates.
A curriculum vitae (CV).
A personal statement.
An academic statement.
A valid passport or national identification document.
Referee recommendations as required by the Rhodes Trust.
Any additional supporting documents specified in the application guidelines.
A completed online application.
Academic transcripts and certificates.
A curriculum vitae (CV).
A personal statement.
An academic statement.
A valid passport or national identification document.
Referee recommendations as required by the Rhodes Trust.
Any additional supporting documents specified in the application guidelines.
Your application
How to apply
Visit the official Rhodes Scholarship application portal.
Carefully review the East Africa eligibility criteria and application guidance.
Create an online application account.
Complete all required application sections.
Upload the required supporting documents.
Submit your application before the application deadline.
Carefully review the East Africa eligibility criteria and application guidance.
Create an online application account.
Complete all required application sections.
Upload the required supporting documents.
Submit your application before the application deadline.
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