{"id":6378,"date":"2024-05-30T11:37:17","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T15:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/fellowships\/?p=6378"},"modified":"2026-03-03T16:22:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:22:30","slug":"rhodes-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/fellowships\/rhodes-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhodes Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Rhodes Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each year the&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk\/office-of-the-american-secretary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rhodes Trust<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;selects 32 outstanding scholars for 2-3 years of fully funded, post-graduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Rhodes Scholars demonstrate intellectual distinction, concern for others, energy to lead, and commitment to public service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Eligibility<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">U.S. Citizen (There are opportunities for non-US Citizens; contact us to discuss.);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minimum 3.7 GPA;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must be 18-23 years of age as of the national deadline in October OR be under the age of 27 and have completed their undergraduate degree on or after October of the previous calendar year.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Selection Criteria<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rhodes Scholarship <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk\/scholarships\/selection-criteria\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">selection criteria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Literary and scholastic attainments;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Energy to use one&#8217;s talents to the full;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one\u2019s fellow beings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Application Materials<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk\/scholarships\/application-overview\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Application form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that includes:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Biographical information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Multiple essays based upon the specific prompts included on application form<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NOTE \u2013 the Fellowships Office cannot provide any feedback on your essays, but we can discuss other aspects of your application:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two-page resume consisting of college activities and honors;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A completed waiver;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Transcripts from other institutions attended (copies, screenshots, etc. are ok);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 &#8211; 8 letters of recommendation emailed directly to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"mailto:keegan.scott@uri.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">keegan.scott@uri.edu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Campus Application Procedure<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For those interested in any of the prestigious post-graduate opportunities, please complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdOgeTqmcKm7p-MSjfRoNpiK1kwS-bTsIjQmLLPgr6Bke__Sg\/viewform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Student Interest form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc-_1gSTAkudRUlIjTZg2YeCEmWtfq2r-mOscoNl7RZUZgrRw\/viewform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alumni Interest form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to receive program updates;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attend one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/fellowships\/calendar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Post-Graduate Opportunities Info Sessions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or view a recording to determine the opportunity(ies) right for you;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the Rhodes, read the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk\/office-of-the-american-secretary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rhodes Trust website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> so you understand the eligibility and selection criteria;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/fellowships\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schedule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> a meeting with the Office of Fellowships@URI to discuss your interest. Ideally, you will be reaching out in the Fall or Spring of your Junior year;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Begin crafting your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk\/scholarships\/applications\/united-states\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">application<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> based on the previous discussion with your Fellowships Advisor;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Submit your application by the second to last Monday of August (Monday, August 17<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">); this includes letters of recommendation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Prestigious Postgraduate Fellowships Committee will review application materials and interview candidates shortly after;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Based on the interview and application materials, the committee will finalize URI\u2019s nominations for the Rhodes, and craft an endorsement letter. We will email you directly about your nomination status and next steps to submit your final application.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Application Timeline<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is no such thing as starting too early for the Rhodes or other postgraduate opportunities! Begin taking challenging courses, think about ways you want to make an impact \u2013 and do those exact things \u2013 and speak with your professors about your collective interests and ideas. Start applying for other fellowships of interest and consider the many opportunities on campus;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attend an information session \u2013 Junior year or earlier;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schedule a meeting with the Office of Fellowships@URI;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Begin crafting your narrative and application \u2013 Junior year;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Campus Application Deadline \u2013 August 17, 2026;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Campus Interview \u2013 August\/September;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">US Deadline \u2013 October 1, 2026.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"http:\/\/www.rhodesscholar.org\/\" title=\"\">program website<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Awarded for graduate study at the University of Oxford, on the basis of the candidate\u2019s scholarly achievements, character, commitment to others and to the common good, and for potential for leadership in whatever domains their careers may lead. 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