The Rhodes Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship for outstanding students who want to study at the University of Oxford. It supports applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, strong character, community involvement and a commitment to creating positive change.
For Pakistan, two Rhodes Scholarships are available each year. Applications for the 2027 intake opened on 1 June 2026 and will close at 11:59 PM Pakistan Standard Time on 5 August 2026.
Why Choose the Rhodes Scholarship?
- Study at the University of Oxford
- Fully funded postgraduate education
- Annual living stipend
- International leadership development
- Access to a global network of Rhodes Scholars
- Mentoring and professional-development opportunities
- Support for eligible postgraduate study at Oxford
Available Programs
Rhodes Scholars may study almost any eligible full-time postgraduate course at the University of Oxford, including:
- MSc
- MSt
- MPhil
- MBA
- MPP
- BCL
- LLM and other eligible law programs
- DPhil, Oxford’s equivalent of a PhD
- Other approved postgraduate programs
Applicants should confirm that their selected Oxford course is covered by the Rhodes Scholarship conditions.
Scholarship Benefits
The Rhodes Scholarship generally covers:
- Full University of Oxford course fees
- Annual living stipend
- Oxford application fee support
- Student visa application fee
- Immigration Health Surcharge
- Economy-class flights to and from the United Kingdom
- Arrival allowance
- Leadership and networking opportunities
For the 2025–26 academic year, the stipend was £20,400 per year, equivalent to £1,700 per month. Scholars use this stipend to cover living expenses, including accommodation. The amount may be revised for the 2027 intake.
Eligibility for Pakistani Applicants
Applicants must meet the relevant nationality, residency, age and academic requirements for the Pakistan constituency.
For the 2027 scholarship, applicants must normally meet one of the following age conditions:
- Be aged between 18 and 23 on 1 October 2026; or
- Be under 27 on 1 October 2026 and have completed their first undergraduate degree on or after 1 October 2025.
Applicants must also have completed, or be expected to complete, an undergraduate degree at a standard suitable for admission to an eligible Oxford postgraduate course.
Required Documents
Applicants may need to prepare:
- CNIC or valid passport
- Academic degree certificates and transcripts
- CV or resume
- Personal statement
- Academic statement of study
- Passport-size photograph
- Referee details and recommendation letters
- English-language evidence where required
- Additional documents required by the selected Oxford course
Applicants should carefully follow the official Rhodes Scholarship instructions because statement formats and document requirements may differ from ordinary university applications.
Selection Criteria
The Rhodes Scholarship assesses applicants on more than academic marks. Selection generally considers:
- Academic excellence
- Leadership potential
- Strong character
- Commitment to service
- Community involvement
- Energy and ability to use talents fully
- Concern for the welfare of others
- Potential to create meaningful positive change
Application Process
- Check eligibility for the Pakistan constituency.
- Select an eligible postgraduate course at Oxford.
- Prepare academic documents, CV and written statements.
- Arrange suitable referees.
- Complete the online Rhodes Scholarship application.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Attend interviews if shortlisted.
- Successful candidates then apply separately for admission to Oxford.
Winning the Rhodes Scholarship does not automatically guarantee admission to the University of Oxford. The scholarship and university admission processes are separate.
Application Deadline
5 August 2026 at 11:59 PM Pakistan Standard Time
Late applications are not accepted. Applicants should begin early to allow enough time for personal statements, references and document review.
Available Fields of Study
Eligible postgraduate programs may be available in areas including:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Cybersecurity
- Software Engineering
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Chemistry
- Biology and Biotechnology
- Biomedical and Medical Sciences
- Public Health
- Neuroscience
- Environmental Sciences
- Climate Change
- Sustainable Development
- Economics and Finance
- Business Administration
- Management
- Public Policy
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Development Studies
- Law
- Education
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- History and Philosophy
- Languages and Literature
- Theology and Religion
- Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
- Migration Studies
- Journalism
- Digital Humanities
- Music, Fine Arts and Architecture
Course eligibility depends on the official Rhodes Scholarship conditions and Oxford admission requirements.
Professional Application Support
Shoaib’s Scholarship Solutions provides assistance with:
- Profile and eligibility assessment
- Oxford course selection
- Rhodes Scholarship application guidance
- CV preparation
- Personal statement review
- Academic statement guidance
- Document review and organisation
- Referee and recommendation guidance
- Application review before submission
- Interview preparation and mock interviews
- Oxford admission guidance
- Pre-visa assistance after selection
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RHODES SCHOLARSHIP 2027
University of Oxford, UK
Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarship
- Full Oxford Course Fees
- £20,000+ Annual Stipend
- Visa and Health Surcharge Support
- Air Travel Support
- Leadership Development
- MSc, MPhil, MBA, MPP, BCL, LLM and DPhil
Application Deadline: 5 August 2026
WhatsApp: 0324 5318703
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