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Rhodes Scholarship for West Africa 2027
A fully funded Oxford postgraduate scholarship for exceptional West African candidates with academic ability and leadership potential.
Offered by Rhodes Trust
At a glance
Key facts
- Location
- University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Funding / Support
- Fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford
- Career stage
- Graduate and postgraduate applicant
- Field / Discipline
- Eligible Oxford postgraduate fields
- Applications opened
- 1 Jun 2026
- Application deadline
- 27 Aug 2026
Who it is for
Eligible citizens of West African countries who meet the Rhodes age, academic and residency requirements
What the opportunity supports
Oxford course fees, stipend, application fee and specified travel and visa-related support under Rhodes terms.
About the opportunity
The West Africa constituency selects scholars for postgraduate study at Oxford through an intensive eligibility, written-application and interview process.
Before you apply
- Read the West Africa eligibility rules before opening an application.
- Contact referees early because their deadline follows the application deadline.
- Check the separate Oxford course application requirements.
Last checked 1 August 2026. Confirm the current requirements when you open the official application.