The Rhodes Scholarships at
Oxford University
Every year,
scholars from 14 countries around the world, including two from Kenya, earn the
privilege of becoming Rhodes Scholars by demonstrating their outstanding
intellectual and academic ability, integrity of character, strong leadership
abilities, energy and drive, and their commitment to public service.
The Rhodes
Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya, invites applications for the year
of study commencing October 2015.
In addition to exhibiting the above
characteristics, applicants must meet the following basic minimum criteria:
- be holders of a first class or a high upper second class degree (Min. 68% or GPA 3.7)
- be Kenyan citizens
- have been resident in Kenya for at least 5 of last 10 years
- will be 19 years old or over and under 25 years on 1st October 2015
Online
applications (preferred) may be made at:
Alternatively,
application forms are available at: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk
or may be obtained by writing to
The
National Secretary,
Rhodes
Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya
Deadline
for applications: 31st August 2014