Applications are now open for the Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026 – one of the most prestigious and fully funded scholarships in the world. The program offers talented students from West Africa the opportunity to pursue postgraduate study (Master’s or PhD) at the University of Oxford, UK with all expenses covered.

🎓 Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026 Summary

  • Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)

  • Study Abroad: Yes (University of Oxford)

  • Level: Postgraduate (Masters & PhD)

  • Eligible Countries: West African Countries

  • Scholarship Coverage:

    • Full tuition fees

    • Annual stipend: £19,800 (£1,650/month)

    • Accommodation

    • Travel costs (flights to and from the UK)

  • IELTS: Not required (waiver possible)

  • Deadline: August 28, 2025

📌 About the Rhodes Scholarship

Established in 1903, the Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest international scholarship programme and one of the most prestigious worldwide. Each year, the Rhodes Trust awards over 100 fully funded scholarships to exceptional students committed to leadership, service, and tackling global challenges.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026, applicants must:

  • Nationality & Residency:

    • Be a citizen of one of the following: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe, or Togo.

    • Have resided in one or more of these countries for at least 5 of the last 10 years.

  • Age:

    • 18–24 years old by October 1, 2025 (born after October 1, 2000 and before October 2, 2007).

    • For medical, dental, pharmaceutical, law & engineering students: 18–25 years.

    • For older students completing first degree later: under 27 years by October 1, 2025, with degree completed after October 1, 2024.

  • Academic Achievement:

    • Must hold (or be completing) an undergraduate degree by the application deadline.

    • Must have a First-Class Honours degree or equivalent.

    • Medical, Dentistry, and Pharmacy students must have top-level distinction.

  • English Language Requirement:

    • Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) OR eligibility for a waiver if undergraduate degree was taught in English.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

The Rhodes Scholarship provides:

  • Full tuition fees at the University of Oxford.

  • Annual stipend of £19,800 (for living expenses, including accommodation).

  • Visa fees & International Health Surcharge (IHS).

  • Two round-trip economy flights (at the start and end of studies).

📂 Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit:

  1. Proof of citizenship & residency (e.g., passport, national ID, birth certificate, voter’s card, notarized affidavit).

  2. Official academic transcripts.

  3. Evidence of residency for at least 5 of the last 10 years (school or official records).

  4. Proof of English proficiency or waiver request letter.

📝 How to Apply (Step by Step)

  1. Visit the Rhodes Trust official application portal.

  2. Confirm your eligibility.

  3. Complete the online application form.

  4. Upload all required documents (translated into English if necessary).

  5. Submit before the deadline: August 28, 2025.

👉 Click Here to Apply for Rhodes Scholarship 2026

       :https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/west-africa/


🌍 The Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026 is your chance to join Oxford University, develop your leadership skills, and make a lasting global impact. Apply now!