About This Opportunity

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded postgraduate award enabling talented young people from around the world to study full-time at the University of Oxford. It is merit-based, developed to build public-spirited leaders and promote international understanding through a global community of Scholars. Ghana falls under the West Africa constituency, which awards 3 scholarships annually across 18 eligible countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and others.

Rhodes Scholars come to the UK for two or more years and can study nearly any full-time postgraduate course offered at Oxford.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizen or resident of an eligible West Africa constituency country (including Ghana)
  • Outstanding academic record
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to public service
  • Meets Oxford's postgraduate admission requirements for your chosen course

What You Get

  • Full tuition fees at the University of Oxford
  • Annual living stipend (approx. £20,400/year, ~£1,700/month)
  • Travel, visa, and UK Health Surcharge costs covered
  • Access to a global network of Rhodes Scholars and alumni

How to Apply

  • Apply online via the official Rhodes Trust West Africa portal — apply before your chosen course application at Oxford
  • Prepare academic transcripts, references, and a personal statement
  • Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in Abuja, Accra, or Lagos in November 2026 (travel and accommodation provided)
  • Scholar-elects are announced shortly after interviews; outcomes emailed to all applicants by December 2026

    • Tips

  • Start early — this is one of the world's most competitive scholarships. Give yourself months to prepare a strong personal statement and secure strong references.
  • Apply for the Scholarship before your Oxford course application — the Rhodes Scholarship process comes first; successful candidates then apply to their chosen Oxford course with Trust support.
  • No application fee — be wary of anyone asking you to pay to apply; official applications are submitted directly online only.

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    📅 DEADLINE: 27 August 2026, 23:59 GMT — West Africa constituency (includes Ghana)

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