Who can apply for Rhodes Scholarship

RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are invited from outstanding energetic graduates for a course of study leading to a degree of the University of Oxford (UK.) by Rhodes scholarship Selection Committee
 Eligibility:
 1. The Scholarships are open to citizens of India.
 2. Candidates must be of such an age that they will have passed their 19th and not have passed their 25th birthday on the 1st October
3. Candidates must have at least a first class degree in Humanities, Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine from an Indian University. Candidates who are in the Final year of a degree course and have exceptionally bright academic record may also applet.
 4. Candidates for medical studies should consult the Secretary, as well as the Medical School Offices at Oxford, before submitting an application. Particular may arise for those wishing to do research in clinical departments.
 5. Marriage is not a bar to applying for, or holding, a Rhodes scholarship. However, married candidates should bear in mind that the scholarship stipend is sufficient only for one person, and that the Trust takes no financial responsibility for the support of a scholar’s spouse.Moreover,spouse who are not British citizens will find it  very difficulty to obtain permission to undertake paid work in England.
 6. Subject to ratification by the Rhodes Trustees, the Committee of selection for India is responsible for deciding whether candidates comply with forgoing conditions, and for making the nominations
7. Candidates must demonstrate their continuing interests and achievement in extra curricular activities such as sports, theatre and community work
 Support: Traveling expenses (2nd class return rail fare) of Traveling expenses (2nd class return rail fare) of candidates invited for the final interview will be paid by the Rhodes Trust
Method of Selection: Selection Committee looks for the Qualities of intellect, character and leadership in a candidate.
 In the normal course, applicants are short listed for a preliminary, personal interview, held at four regional centers including Mumbai (Pune), Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi. Candidates selected from these regional interviews are then called for at he final interview in December. No candidates can be selected without appearing for the final interview. The granting of an interview is entirely within discretion of the Selection Committee.
 How to apply: Application form can be downloaded from the
Website: www.rhodesscholarships-india.com.Further detailed information can be had from the website: http://www.ox.ac.uk
Whom to Contact
 The Secretary
Rhodes Scholarships (India) St, Stephen’s College, University of Delhi
P.O. Box No. 2108
Delhi 110007
Email:Secretary@rhodesscholarship-india.com
Last Date of Submission: August