The Rhodes Scholarship Australia

About this scholarship

Each year, nine Rhodes Scholarships are available for outstanding Australians to study at the University of Oxford. One scholarship is allocated to each Australian state and is awarded by a state based selection committee. Three Australia-at-Large Scholarships will be awarded by a selection committee based in Canberra. This selection committee will consider applicants from the ACT and Northern Territory ('the Territories'), as well as those candidates nominated by state selection committees. Please note that applicants cannot apply directly to Australia-at-Large.

Approximately 100 Rhodes Scholars are selected from around 60 nominated countries every year. The Rhodes Scholarship community continues to grow, with now more than 8,000 Rhodes Scholars worldwide.

SUMMARY

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Prestigious

VALUE

Fees paid, monthly stipend, travel expenses

APPLICATION PERIOD

01-Jun-2026 to 11-Aug-2026

Student types
Domestic, Current
Student levels
Master Degree, Postgraduate coursework, Postgraduate research, Graduate Certificate
Selection bases
Academic merit

Field of study

Any Discipline

Eligibility

Please refer to Rhodes House website to check your eligibility.

* A university's policy determines the date a degree is considered awarded. In ambiguous cases, the decision of the National Secretary is final.

Students and graduates of any Australian universities may apply through the Australian Territories panel to be considered for the Australia-at-Large scholarships or apply in the state in which they completed at least two years of secondary schooling. If you meet the eligibility criteria for more than one Rhodes Constituency, you must apply to one constituency only, this being the constituency with which you have the greatest connection to.

Please contact the State or Territories Secretary for more information.

Additional information

Applications open on Monday, 1 June 2026 and close at 23:59 AEST on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. In addition to the completed application form, you need:

your birth certificate or passport confirming that you meet the age criterion
any additional official documentation required to prove your Australian citizenship or permanent residency
evidence you have completed at least two years of schooling at an Australian secondary school
your academic record (including original academic transcripts)
an academic statement of study
a personal statement
a full curriculum vitae
details of 5 referees (of which 3 are academic)

Shortlisting and interviews will be scheduled between August 2026 and October 2026.

Steps to follow to apply for an Australia-at-Large Rhodes Scholarship

Read the attached, detailed 'Information for Candidates' document.
Read the information on the Rhodes House website. You'll see that the Application Form, Guidelines for Candidates and further details on the selection criteria and how to apply is also available on that site. Please ensure you follow the guidance there.
View the Oxford University Graduate Studies Prospectus or Undergraduate Prospectus and information on admissions.
Contact the Territories Secretaries to check your eligibility to apply for the Rhodes.