Are you a RHODE SCHOLAR potential? then you should know that applications for the Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026 have begun for interested and qualified candidates.
The Rhodes Scholarship 2026 offers fully funded opportunities for selected candidates to pursue Master’s degrees at Oxford University with all the expenses of tuition, living stipend, accommodation, and flight costs covered.
Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026 Details
Applications are now open for the Rhodes West Africa Scholarships 2026. The Rhodes Scholarships, established in 1903, are the oldest international scholarship programme in the world, and one of the most prestigious.
Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme offers 100 fully-funded Scholarships each year for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom – one of the world’s leading universities.
Rhodes Scholarships 2026 are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.
Eligibility Requirements for Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026, Applicant must:
- Be a citizen of one of the following countries:
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, São Tomé and Principe and Togo.
- Have been resident in one or more of the countries listed above for at least five of the last ten years.
- Meet either of the stipulated criteria. The Rhodes Trust would normally consider the date on your degree certificate as your graduation date.
- Have completed an undergraduate degree (usually a Bachelor’s) by the application deadline, and you must have an academic background and grade that is a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent.
- Also have achieved a distinction in at least three of the five following subject areas:
Medicine & surgery.
Pathology.
Pharmacology.
Gynaecology.
Paediatrics.
Benefits of Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026
- The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend.
For the 2025-26 academic year, the stipend is £19,800 per annum (£1,650 per month) from which Scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation.
- The fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford
- Fees for a student visa and associated International Health Surcharge (IHS), which enables international students to access the UK’s National Health Service
- Two economy class flights to and from the UK, for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford.
Required Documents for Rhodes Scholarship 2026
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- At least two of the following documents to confirm that you meet the citizenship, residency and age criteria (listed above):
i. A certified copy of your birth certificate (or an affidavit of birth).
ii. A National Identity Card.
iii. A valid passport (with translation, if necessary).
iv. A voter’s card.
v. An affidavit notarised by a competent authority confirming that you are a bonafide citizen of your country.
- An official transcript from the college or university at which you are studying, or have studied, showing grades achieved (to date).
- Evidence of residency within the region for at least five of the last ten years, for example official school records.
- Evidence that you meet the University of Oxford’s English language requirements:
- For most candidates you will need to upload a copy of your test results of a standardised English test that is recognised by the University of Oxford (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS).
How to Apply for Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to visit the University of Oxford’s website.
- Confirm that you are eligible and proceed to apply for the Rhodes Trust Scholarship.
- You will need to upload copies of the required documents.
- Please note that all documents must be submitted in English. If your official documents, such as your birth certificate, passport, or transcript, are not in English, you must also upload English translations.
- Please note that you may be asked to provide the original documents at a later date.