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News18
09-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Oxford University Admissions: Rhodes Scholarship To Be Available To More Indians From 2028
Last Updated: Rhodes Scholarship: Other countries where the number of scholarships may increase include China and several in Africa. Presently, China receives four, and Africa receives 21. The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, which offers the prestigious scholarship for studying at the University of Oxford, plans to increase the number of scholarships available to Indian students starting in 2028 to better reflect the country's population size, according to Sir Richard Trainor, the trust's CEO. Trainor, who visited India ahead of the announcement for the 2026 academic session applications, mentioned in an interview with PTI that currently, six scholarships are awarded to Indian candidates annually. 'The priority now is to try to get some additional scholarships for places where the number of scholars per head of population could be higher and India is one of those places. So, we have six scholarships a year for India, which is good, but there are a billion and a half people in this country, as you know, so there should be more scholarships," Trainor, who is also the interim warden of Rhodes House told the news agency. 'We are trying to raise money for additional scholarships, because the trust needs to have that money in the endowment in order to pay the fees to the University of Oxford and to pay the living expenses of the scholars," he added. Other countries where the number of scholarships may increase include China and several in Africa. Presently, China receives four scholarships, and Africa receives 21. 'We would like to have some additional scholars in each of these three areas by the time of the 125th anniversary of the scholarship scheme, which is 2028. We are going to have a big push on fund raising between now and the 125th anniversary," Trainor noted. Trainor, a Rhodes Scholar himself in 1970, reflected on how the scholarship transformed his life. The Rhodes Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students for two to three years of study at the University of Oxford, depending on their academic programme. Students aged 18-23 (up to 27 in specific cases) are eligible to apply. As one of the world's most prestigious and oldest graduate fellowships, the Rhodes Scholarship has been based at the University of Oxford since 1903. Administered by the Rhodes Trust, the program awards 106 fully funded scholarships to students worldwide who demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional character, leadership, achievement in extracurricular activities, and a commitment to addressing global challenges. Applications for the 2026 session began on June 3 and will be open until July 23. First Published: June 09, 2025, 08:23 IST
The Hindu
08-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
More Rhodes scholarships to Oxford University for Indians from 2028
The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, which offers the prestigious scholarship for studying at the University of Oxford, is aiming to increase the number of scholarships for Indians from 2028, to align with the country's population strength, Richard Trainor, the trust's CEO, said. Mr. Trainor, who was in India ahead of the announcement of applications for the 2026 academic session, told PTI in an interview that six scholarships are presently offered to Indian candidates annually. "The priority now is to try to get some additional scholarships for places where the number of scholars per head of population could be higher, and India is one of those places. So, we have six scholarships a year for India, which is good, but there are a billion and a half people in this country, as you know, so there should be more scholarships," Mr. Trainor, who is also the interim warden of the Rhodes House, said. "We are trying to raise money for additional scholarships, because the trust needs to have that money in the endowment in order to pay the fees to the University of Oxford, and to pay the living expenses of the scholars," he said. The other regions on the trust's radar for increasing the number of scholarships are China, and Africa. At present, four scholarships are offered to candidates from China, and 21 scholarships are offered to candidates from Africa. "We would like to have some additional scholars in each of these three areas by the time of the 125th anniversary of the scholarship scheme, which is 2028. We are going to have a big push on fundraising between now and the 125th anniversary," Mr. Trainor said. Mr. Trainor, who himself was a Rhodes Scholar in 1970, says people often talk about the Rhodes Scholarship transforming their lives. '...it also transformed mine. I had barely been out of the United States at the time that I took up the scholarship and, you know, it broadened my view of the world and led to my becoming a historian of another country, and then making my career in another country, and so on,' he said. "So, and then having this series of academic leadership jobs which have been very international in scope. Scholarships was totally beyond my background and aspirations at that stage," he said. The Rhodes Scholarship is given to outstanding students to undertake two to three years of study, depending on the academic curriculum taken, at the University of Oxford. Students aged 18–23 years (up to 27 years in particular circumstances) are eligible to apply. The Rhodes Scholarship is among the world's pre-eminent and oldest graduate fellowships, based at the University of Oxford since 1903. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme awards 106 fully funded scholarships to students from anywhere in the world with proven academic excellence who also show exceptional character, leadership, achievement in extracurricular activities and a commitment to solving humanity's challenges. The applications for the 2026 session began on June 3 and are open till July 23. Noted Rhodes scholars from India include the late Olympian Ranjit Bhatia, the late playwright Girish Karnad, economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, researcher and historian Mahesh Rangarajan, environmental law expert Lavanya Rajamani, among others.
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Rhodes scholarship for studying at University of Oxford to be available to more Indians from 2028
New Delhi, The Rhodes Scholarship Trust, which offers the prestigious scholarship for studying at University of Oxford, is aiming to increase number of scholarships for Indians from 2028 to align with the country's population strength, according to Sir Richard Trainor, the trust's CEO. Trainor, who was in India ahead of the announcement of applications for 2026 academic session, told PTI in an interview that presently six scholarships are offered to Indian candidates annually. "The priority now is to try to get some additional scholarships for places where the number of scholars per head of population could be higher and India is one of those places. So, we have six scholarships a year for India, which is good, but there are a billion and a half people in this country, as you know, so there should be more scholarships," Trainor, who is also the interim warden of the Rhodes House, said. "We are trying to raise money for additional scholarships, because the trust needs to have that money in the endowment in order to pay the fees to the University of Oxford and to pay the living expenses of the scholars," he said. The other countries on radar for increasing the number of scholarships are China and Africa. At present four scholarships are offered to candidates from China and 21 from Africa. "We would like to have some additional scholars in each of these three areas by the time of the 125th anniversary of the scholarship scheme, which is 2028. We are going to have a big push on fund raising between now and the 125th anniversary," he said. Trainor, who himself was a Rhodes Scholar back in 1970, says people often talk about the Rhodes Scholarship transforming their lives. "...it also transformed mine. I had barely been out of the United States at the time that I took up the scholarship and, you know, it broadened my view of the world and led to my becoming a historian of another country and then making my career in another country and so on. "So, and then having this series of academic leadership jobs which have been very international in scope. Scholarships was totally beyond my background and aspirations at that stage," he said. The Rhodes Scholarship is given to outstanding students to undertake two to three years of study, depending on the academic curriculum taken, at the University of Oxford. Students aged 18–23 are eligible to apply. The Rhodes Scholarship is among the world's pre-eminent and oldest graduate fellowships, based at the University of Oxford since 1903. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme awards 106 fully funded scholarships to students from anywhere in the world with proven academic excellence who also show exceptional character, leadership, achievement in extra-curricular activities and a commitment to solving humanity's challenges. The applications for the 2026 session began on June 3 and are open till July 23. Noted Rhodes Scholar from India include economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia, writer Girish Karnard, environmental law expert Lavanya Rajamani, political commentator and psephologist Mahesh Rangarajan and Olympian Ranjit Bhatia among others.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Applications open for Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University, ET Education
Advt New Delhi, Applications for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for studying at the University of Oxford opened on Tuesday, officials Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate award supporting outstanding students to undertake two to three years of study -- depending on the academic curriculum taken -- at the University of Oxford. Students aged 18-23 (up to 27 in particular circumstances) are eligible to apply.A total of six scholars will be shortlisted and awarded the applications are open till July 23, 2025."The Rhodes Scholarship continues to seek out exceptional young leaders from India who demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to service, and the potential to drive positive change in the world," said Sir Richard Trainor, Interim Warden of Rhodes House and CEO of The Rhodes Trust."We are excited to open applications for 2026 and look forward to welcoming the next generation of Rhodes Scholars to Oxford," he Rhodes Scholarship is among the world's pre-eminent and oldest graduate fellowships, based at the University of Oxford since by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme awards 106 fully funded Scholarships to students from anywhere in the world with proven academic excellence who also show exceptional character, leadership, achievement in extra-curricular activities and a commitment to solving humanity's challenges. PTI
News18
03-06-2025
- General
- News18
Rhodes Scholarship 2026 Application Begins: Who Can Register? All You Need To Know
Last Updated: Candidates must note that if they are selected as a Rhodes Scholar, they will still need to apply to the University of Oxford soon after their selection. The Rhodes Trust has begun the application process for the Rhodes Scholarship for India 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship up till July 23 by providing the necessary documents and following the application guidelines. There is no application fee for the scholarship, and submissions must be made online. The Rhodes Scholarship covers all costs for postgraduate studies, allowing exceptional students to pursue two to three years of education at the University of Oxford, depending on their chosen academic path. Six students will be selected for the scholarship from India. 'The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest international scholarship programme in the world, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to undertake full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford," states the official website. Applicants must be between 18 and 23 years old, though in some cases, candidates up to 27 years old are considered. – Birth certificate or valid passport – Indian passport or equivalent proof of Indian citizenship (PIO/OCI not accepted) – University/college transcript showing academic grades – 10th and 12th standard marksheets (or equivalent) – For applicants not currently studying in India: – Proof of at least 4 years of formal study in India in the last 10 years – Proof of completion of 10th or 12th standard in India – Recent headshot photograph in JPG format. Candidates must note that if they are selected as a Rhodes Scholar, they will still need to apply to the University of Oxford soon after their selection. 'The team at Rhodes House will be on hand to support you with the application process. They will have access to your entire Rhodes Scholarship application, and your references may be re-used, if appropriate, to support your application to the University of Oxford," the notice read. 'The Rhodes Scholarship continues to seek out exceptional young leaders from India who demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to service, and the potential to drive positive change in the world," Sir Richard Trainor, Interim Warden of Rhodes House and CEO of The Rhodes Trust said. First Published: June 03, 2025, 17:52 IST
