Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2027 in the UK

United KingdomRhodes West Africa
United KingdomScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Institution
Rhodes West Africa
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This listing covers a Scholarships opportunity for eligible applicants. The application deadline is , candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree with First Class Honors or an equivalent academic standing. Candidates in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy should show distinction in important academic topics.

KEY DETAILS - Location: The United Kingdom - Deadline: , candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree with First Class Honors or an equivalent academic standing. Candidates in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy should show distinction in important academic topics

ELIGIBILITY - Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Mali, Niger, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, São Tomé and Principe, or Saint Helena are among the West African nations where applicants must be citizens. - Candidates must have spent at least five of the previous ten years residing in one or more qualifying nations. - Generally speaking, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 24 by October 1, 2025; however, some professional disciplines and late graduates may have higher age restrictions. - Before the application deadline, candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree with First Class Honors or an equivalent academic standing. Candidates in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy should show distinction in important academic topics. - Admission prospects are enhanced by strong academic accomplishments, leadership potential, and advanced study experience at the University of. - The United Kingdom is the host nation. - Study Location: The United Kingdom. - Category: Master’s, PhD, and Postgraduate Scholarships. - West African nations are eligible. - Benefits include a full scholarship, an annual stipend of £20,400, lodging, and travel expenses. - IELTS Requirement: Not necessary. - Benefits :. - The University of Oxford’s complete course and Tuition fees are paid by the program by the Rhodes Scholarship. - An annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month) is given to scholars to cover living costs, including housing. - Additionally, the scholarship pays Oxford University’s application fee. - The International Health Surcharge (IHS) and student visa fees are entirely covered. - At the start and finish of their studies, scholars are given two economy-class tickets to and from the United Kingdom. - The scholar is the lone recipient of the funding; partners or dependents are not covered.

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Eligibility criteria

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  • Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Mali, Niger, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, São Tomé and Principe, or Saint Helena are among the West African nations where applicants must be citizens.
  • Candidates must have spent at least five of the previous ten years residing in one or more qualifying nations.
  • Generally speaking, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 24 by October 1, 2025; however, some professional disciplines and late graduates may have higher age restrictions.
  • Before the application deadline, candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree with First Class Honors or an equivalent academic standing. Candidates in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy should show distinction in important academic topics.
  • Admission prospects are enhanced by strong academic accomplishments, leadership potential, and advanced study experience at the University of.
  • The United Kingdom is the host nation.
  • Study Location: The United Kingdom.
  • Category: Master’s, PhD, and Postgraduate Scholarships.
  • West African nations are eligible.
  • Benefits include a full scholarship, an annual stipend of £20,400, lodging, and travel expenses.
  • IELTS Requirement: Not necessary.

Benefits :.

  • The University of Oxford’s complete course and Tuition fees are paid by the program by the Rhodes Scholarship.
  • An annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month) is given to scholars to cover living costs, including housing.
  • Additionally, the scholarship pays Oxford University’s application fee.
  • The International Health Surcharge (IHS) and student visa fees are entirely covered.
  • At the start and finish of their studies, scholars are given two economy-class tickets to and from the United Kingdom.
  • The scholar is the lone recipient of the funding; partners or dependents are not covered.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationMay 22, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

United Kingdom · Europe

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