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.
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 2014.
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°/o 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 27 years on 1st October 2014
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
on:
Rhodes.Selection.Kenya@gmail.com
Deadline
for applications:
31st August 2013