Rhodes Scholarship ·Rhodes Trust

Overview

This program offers exceptional postgraduate opportunities at the University of Oxford through the Rhodes Scholarship 2027 cycle for West Africa. It supports outstanding students with strong academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to service.

Eligibility

Applicants must be from eligible countries in West Africa, which include:

• Benin
• Burkina Faso
• Cabo Verde
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Guinea
• Guinea-Bissau
• Côte d'Ivoire
• Liberia
• Mali
• Mauritania
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
• Senegal
• Sierra Leone
• São Tomé and Principe
• Togo

Benefits

Selected scholars will receive:

• University tuition fees
• Living stipend
• Travel expenses to and from Oxford
• Visa and health-related costs
• Access to leadership development opportunities
• Lifelong membership in the Rhodes Scholar community

How to Apply

You can apply for the Rhodes Scholarship 2027 by visiting the official website:

VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY

Deadline

The application deadline is 27 August 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications submitted outside this window will not be considered.