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The Rhodes Scholarships (Scholarship) are postgraduate awards supporting outstanding all-round students at the University of Oxford - one of the world's leading universities. The Scholarships provide transformative opportunities for exceptional individuals, encouraging them to 'fight the world's fight' throughout their lives, and aiming to contribute to international understanding. Established in 1903 under the will of Cecil Rhodes, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international graduate scholarship program in the world.

Of the 9 scholarships available each year in Australia, each state offers one scholarship that is awarded by a selection committee of seven members based in the state. In addition, there are 3 Australia-at-large scholarships awarded to a selection committee based in Canberra. 

• Current Students
• Future Students

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

• Curtin students wanting to study overseas

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support: 

• University of Oxford course fees.
• An annual stipend of £19,800 (£1,650 per month).
• The fee required to apply to study at the University of Oxford.
• Fees for a student visa and associated International Health Surcharge (IHS), which enables international students to access the UK's National Health Service.
• Two economy class flights to and from the UK, for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford.

The amount is to contribute towards the Scholar's living expenses, including accommodation. 

You must meet all the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Scholarship: 

• Domestic student (Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian).
• Have completed at least two years of schooling at an Australian secondary school.
• Must meet either of the below age criteria:
  • You must be aged 18-24 on 1 October 2025 (i.e. you must have been born after 1 October 2000 and before 2 October 2007) OR
  • You must be under the age of 27 on 1st October 2025 (i.e. have been born after 1 October 1998) AND you must also have completed your first undergraduate degree on or after 1 July 2024.
• By July 2026, you must have completed an undergraduate degree with First-Class Honours (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8) or a Masters degree (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 9), or equivalent.

Given the intense competition for Rhodes Scholarships and for places at the University of Oxford, you will be more competitive for selection and have a greater chance of successful admission to Oxford if you have: 

• A First Class Honours Degree or equivalent;
• A high GPA (greater than 3.7/4 or 6.75/7) or Weighted Average Mark (80% or greater), or equivalent, in your degree(s), and;
• Other indicators of academic achievement, such as awards or prizes.
• Have not applied for a Rhodes Scholarship twice (or more) before (i.e. you can only apply a maximum of two times)
• Are available for interview in Australia in September/October; and
• Who believe they have the desired qualities of intellect and character.

Please see the Rhodes House website for application criteria specific to Australia.

For details of how to apply and access online application forms visit the the Rhodes House website.

• You are encouraged to access the resources available on the Rhodes House website, contact the relevant Rhodes Australia State and Territories Secretary or Network Advisor and participate in locally-organised information sessions. Please do not contact Rhodes Scholars currently studying at Oxford for advice on the application process or for feedback on their application. You can apply online from 02 June 2025 at https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/.
• You must submit your application online, with all supporting documents, by 23:59 AEST, 12 August 2025. All applications must be submitted online.
• In preparation for making your application, you should carefully read the information held on the Scholarships tab on the Rhodes House website, the Conditions of Tenure for the Rhodes Scholarship, the information in this document and the graduate admissions pages of the University of Oxford.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a social engagement and a final interview. You must be available to attend both, in person, as no accommodations can be made on date and time, or mode, of these events. Interviews will be held in the state or territory to which you have applied, in September/October. No candidate will be selected without an interview. 
• All applicants will be emailed with the outcome of their application. 
• Please note – before starting an online Rhodes Scholarship application you should be aware of the Rhodes Trust data protection policy for applications.

Please visit the Rhodes House Website for further information.

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

Further information is available from the Rhodes House Website.

Information Session Webinar 

Find out more about how to apply for fully-funded postgraduate study at Oxford University! Hear from recent Australian Scholars about their application journey and Oxford experience.

• The session was held on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, and you can access a recording here. 
• The slides and Q&A can be viewed under Supporting Information.

Information Session at Curtin Bentley Campus

• Date: Monday 16th June 2025
• Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
• Location: Curtin Bentley Campus - Building 200A, Lecture Theatre 220 (Bankwest Lecture Theatre)
• To RSVP please complete the registration form. RSVP by 4pm, 9th June 2025. RSVP is essential, as limited places are available.

Meet Our Scholars

2018: Robert Ferritto was named the winner of the 2018 Rhodes Scholarship for Western Australia. Robert completed First-class Honours in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) at Curtin.

2022: James Leigh was awarded the 2023 Rhodes Scholarship for Australia at Large. James was part of the first graduating cohort of Curtin’s medical school. 

2024: Eden Rigo has been named the 2025 Rhodes Scholar for Western Australia. Eden studied Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) at Curtin. 

For more assistance from Curtin Scholarships Office, please email scholarships@curtin.edu.au.