The Rhodes Scholarship for Pakistan 2027 is closed. Applications opened on 1 June 2026 and closed at 23:59 PKT on 5 August 2026. Pakistan receives two Rhodes Scholarships each year. The Rhodes Trust has not published the next Pakistan opening date, so this guide explains the verified 2027 rules and how prospective applicants can prepare without assuming that the same dates or age limits will apply.
Quick Overview
| Scholarship | Rhodes Scholarship for Pakistan |
|---|---|
| 2027 status | Closed |
| 2027 application window | 1 June to 5 August 2026 |
| Awards for Pakistan | Two per year |
| Study destination | University of Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Study level | Eligible full-time postgraduate study |
| Next cycle | Not yet announced by the Rhodes Trust |
| Official Pakistan page | Rhodes Scholarships for Pakistan |
About the Rhodes Scholarship for Pakistan
The Rhodes Scholarship is a competitive postgraduate award for study at the University of Oxford. The Pakistan constituency offers two scholarships each year. Candidates apply to the Rhodes Trust first; successful Scholars-elect then apply separately for admission to an eligible Oxford course.
The 2027 Pakistan cycle was for Oxford entry in October 2027 and cannot be brought forward or deferred. The application form is unavailable outside the official window. Prospective applicants should monitor the official Pakistan page for the next call rather than relying on predicted dates.
Financial Benefits
The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees and provides an annual living stipend. For the 2026–2027 academic year, the published stipend is £21,060, paid as £1,755 per month. That rate may change for a later cohort.
After selection, the Rhodes Trust also covers the Oxford application fee, student visa fee, Immigration Health Surcharge and two economy flights between the scholar’s home country and the United Kingdom. Scholars receive a settling-in allowance on arrival. The stipend is intended for the scholar’s living costs and is not designed to support partners or dependants.
Scholarship Structure
Standard Rhodes tenure is two years and normally supports a coherent full-time postgraduate study plan at Oxford. Some professional courses and doctoral routes have different tenure conditions and annual limits, so applicants must check the current Conditions of Tenure for their proposed course.
Selection assesses academic excellence, effective use of talents, service and character, and leadership potential. For the 2027 Pakistan process, shortlisted candidates were required to attend an in-person social engagement and final interview in Lahore. Selection does not itself guarantee Oxford admission.
Eligibility Requirements
The following points describe the closed 2027 Pakistan cycle. The next call may change them:
- Hold Pakistani citizenship and a Pakistani passport.
- Have completed formal study in Pakistan for at least four of the previous 10 years and meet the Pakistan-based school/college examination or undergraduate-degree condition.
- For the main age route, be 18 to 23 on 1 October 2026; a separate route applied to some candidates under 27 who completed their first undergraduate degree later. Do not reuse these birth-date rules for a future cycle.
- Complete an undergraduate degree by July 2027 and meet the entry requirements for the proposed Oxford course.
- If English is not the applicant’s first language, be able to meet Oxford’s higher-level English requirement.
The Rhodes Trust notes that strong Oxford admission prospects often correspond to First Class Honours, a GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher, or an equivalent result. This is guidance, not a universal substitute for each course’s formal entry requirements.
Required Documents
The closed 2027 application required:
- Valid NADRA CNIC or Pakistani passport.
- Certified university transcript and certified Matric/O Level, HSSC/A Level and undergraduate result records.
- CV of no more than two A4 pages, without a photograph inside the CV, plus a separate head-and-shoulders colour photograph.
- Four referees: three academic referees who taught and graded the applicant, and one character referee.
- Academic Statement of Study of up to 450 words.
- Personal Statement of up to 1,000 words, written in the applicant’s own authentic voice.
- Official English translations for required documents not issued in English.
How to Apply or Prepare for the Next Cycle
- Check the official Rhodes Pakistan page. The current 2027 form is closed, and no next-cycle date has been published.
- When a new call opens, use the Rhodes eligibility checker and read the new Pakistan Information for Candidates document. Do not assume the 2027 age or education dates remain valid.
- Research two realistic Oxford postgraduate course options and their entry and English-language requirements.
- Prepare certified academic records and a concise evidence-based CV. Ask suitable academic and character referees well before the deadline.
- Write the academic and personal statements in your own voice and follow the Rhodes Trust’s current guidance on acceptable assistance.
- Submit the Rhodes application online before the published Pakistan deadline. There is no Rhodes application fee.
Applicants normally apply to Rhodes before applying to Oxford. Only selected Scholars-elect proceed to the Oxford application stage with Rhodes support.
Further Scholarships for Pakistani Students
- Clarendon Scholarship at Oxford guide for graduate applicants.
- Reach Oxford Scholarship guide for eligible undergraduate applicants.
- Russian Government Scholarship guide for another current international study route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rhodes Scholarship Pakistan 2027 still open?
No. The deadline was 23:59 PKT on 5 August 2026, and the application form is unavailable outside the official window.
When will the next Rhodes Pakistan application open?
The Rhodes Trust has not published the next Pakistan opening date. Monitor the official constituency page and do not rely on unofficial predicted deadlines.
How many Rhodes Scholarships are available for Pakistan?
Two scholarships are available each year for the Pakistan constituency.
Is the Rhodes Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. It covers Oxford course fees, a living stipend, and specified post-selection costs including the Oxford application fee, visa and health surcharge, two economy flights, and a settling-in allowance.
Can the 2027 age limits be used for the next cycle?
No. The published birth dates were tied to the 2027 cycle. Applicants must use the eligibility rules in the next official Pakistan document.