The Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University

Every year, scholars from14 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 offer full funding for two years study and are tenable only for full time post graduate study at the University of Oxford.

The Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya, invites applications for the year of study commencing October 2012.

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 seLinkcond 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 aged between 19 and 27 on 1st October 2012
Application forms are available at www.rhodestrust.org or may be obtained by writing to:

The National Secretary
Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya
P.O. Box 2588 00202
Nairobi

or Rhodes.Selection.Kenya@gmail.com

Deadline for applications: 31st August 2011

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