Rhodes Scholarship

Rhodes Scholarships are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world?s future.Value/Benefits: VariesLevel of Study: Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Closing Date: 11:50 pm (NZT) 01 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date) Tenure: The basic tenure of the Scholarship is two years, subject always to satisfactory academic performance and personal conduct. In certain cases, at the discretion of the Academic Committee of the Rhodes Trust and the Rhodes Trustees, Scholars may apply for a third year of Scholarship to complete the DPhil. Number Available Annually: OneApplicable Enrolment During Tenure: Applicable to students who will be enrolling in any of the following at the University of Oxford:? A BA with Senior Status (ie done over two years, rather than the normal three): Scholars who read for a 2nd BA may not apply for a third year of Scholarship.? A one-year taught Master?s course (MSc, MSt, BCL), followed in the second year by another one-year taught Master?s course (subject to successful completion of the first course): Scholars who read two consecutive one-year Master?s courses may not apply for a third year of Scholarship.? A one-year taught Master?s course (MSc, MSt, BCL): Scholars who read for a one-year taught Master?s course may progress to DPhil, and subsequently apply for a third year of Scholarship, subject to the Notes below. This progression is not open to Scholars in the Maths, Physical & Life Sciences Division.? A two-year MPhil or BPhil (or BCL/MPhil): Scholars taking the MPhil/BPhil (or the two-year BCL/MPhil route) may apply for a third year of Scholarship to read for DPhil.? A two-year MSc by research (or MLitt): Scholars who read a two-year MSc by research may not apply for a third year of Scholarship.? A three-year DPhil: Scholars entering Oxford direct to DPhil follow the same application process for a third year, as described in the Notes below. Please note candidates for a DPhil within the Maths, Physical & Life Sciences Division may not take the Master?s route to DPhil, and must apply to start the DPhil in their first year in Oxford. Citizenship/Residency Requirements: On 1 August in the year of application you must hold New Zealand citizenship or hold a New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa. By 1 August in the year of application you must have spent at least five of the previous ten years in New Zealand.For more information, please read the regulations for this award: click here.