Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship, widely considered the world’s most prestigious international scholarship program, supports outstanding students from around the world in postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Please review further information about the Rhodes Scholarship on the Rhodes Trust website here: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/the-rhodes-scholarship/
To pursue certification through Western University, please submit an Expression of Interest Form by Monday, May 25, 2026 to Alli McDonald, Scholarship Coordinator (amcdon72@uwo.ca). Upon submission of an Expression of Interest Form, applicants will be given further information on timelines, requirements, and next steps for the certification process through Western.
Upcoming Information Sessions:
June 1, 2026: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/information-sessions/canada/
Timeline at Western (2026)
- May 25, 2026: Deadline to submit an Expression of Interest Form.
- June 8 - 12: Students who have submitted an Expression of Interest Form will meet with the Chair of Western's Rhodes Scholarship Committee to discuss the application process.
- June 29, 2026: Deadline for applicants pursuing certification through Western to submit an application package to Western's Rhodes Scholarship Committee. This includes references. Details on the application requirements will be given after submission of the Expression of Interest Form. Please email Alli McDonald (amcdon72@uwo.ca) if you have any questions.
- July 13 - 17: Western's Rhodes Scholarship Committee will interview candidates.
- By July 31: Applicants will be notified of whether they will receive certification from Western.
- September 24: Deadline for certified candidates to submit the final Rhodes Scholarship application to the Rhodes Trust.
