American Rhodes Scholars - The Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarships were established in 1903 by Cecil Rhodes, who dreamed of
improving the world through the diffusion of leaders motivated to serve their contemporaries,
trained in the contemplative life of the mind, and broadened by their acquaintance
with one another and by their exposure to cultures different from their own. Mr.
Rhodes hoped that his plan of bringing able students from throughout the English-speaking
world and beyond to study at Oxford University would aid in the promotion of international
understanding and peace. Each year, 32 U. S. citizens are among the approximately
80 Rhodes Scholars worldwide who take up degree courses at Oxford University.
Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford,
with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, such as
matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar's
behalf by the Rhodes Trustees. Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance
adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees
cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may
approve additional grants for research purposes or study-related travel.
Eligibility:
- 1. An applicant must be a citizen of the United States; pending application for
citizenship does not qualify a person to apply.
- 2. An applicant, by October 1, 2007, must be at least 18 but not yet 24 years of
age. (Applicants will be eligible who were born after October 1, 1983 and on or
before October 1, 1989.)
- 3. An applicant must have achieved academic standing sufficiently advanced to assure
completion of a bachelor’s degree before October 1, 2008.
Application Deadline: October 1st.
Maximum Amount: Varies
Contact:
Office of the American Secretary
The Rhodes Trust
Email: amsec@rhodesscholar.org
Website: http://www.rhodesscholar.org/