Rhodes Scholarship
If you are planning to apply for a Rhodes Scholarship, please get in touch with the SAGA program chair, Anne Lapour, to let her know your plans.
The Rhodes Scholarship is a very unique opportunity, steeped in history and highly selective. Awardees study at Oxford University in the UK, and must be admitted to Oxford as well as chosen as a Rhodes Scholar.
Priority Campus Deadline: August 10, 2026
Final Campus Deadline:September 1, 2026
National Deadline and Reference Deadline: October 7, 2026
Helpful Resources for Preparing your Application:
The best place to begin your research on Rhodes is via their US Candidate Information site.
US Candidate Information:
This critical document contains national deadlines, rules, eligibility, information on references, and application guidelines.
This youtube series is helpful in taking you through the elements of the application process.
Equally useful is the Rhodes Foundation LinkedIn account, where they include videos and tips from previous applicants.
The course listing is essential to review as you choose what you will study if you are selected.
Rhodes also provides helpful guidelines and info for your references.
There is also a helpful set of guidelines on the use of generative AI in the Rhodes application.
Please be aware that faculty and advisors are not permitted to assist in the editing of your application materials for Rhodes. While you may solicit general advice, your written statement cannot include ANY edits from any other person.