Rhodes Canada Scholarship
Each year, up to 11 students from across Canada are selected as Rhodes Scholars, including two from the Maritime region (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island).
The scholarship allows you to study at the University of Oxford and is typically awarded for two years. Depending on your program, it may be held for one year. In some cases, and at the discretion of the Trustees, it may be extended to a third year for students pursuing a doctoral degree.
As a Rhodes Scholar, you can pursue the graduate program that best matches your academic and career goals.
The scholarship covers:
- Full university tuition fees
- A living stipend to cover accommodation and daily expenses
- Two economy-class flights (to Oxford at the start of your studies and home at the end)
Before applying,Ìýcheck your eligibility on the Ìýto make sure you apply for the correct scholarship.
To apply through the Canadian Rhodes Scholarship, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent residentÌý(students studying in Canada on a student visa are not eligible)
- Be currently living in (domiciled in) Canada
- Meet one of the following age requirements as of October 1, 2026:
- Be 18–23 years old (born after October 1,Ìý2002Ìýand before October 2, 2008), OR
- Be under 27 (born after October 1, 1999)ÌýandÌýhave completed your first undergraduate degree on or after October 1, 2025
- Complete (or be on track to complete) your undergraduate degree by July 2027
- MeetÌýor exceedÌýthe .
Rhodes Scholars are selected not only for academic achievement, but also for their character, leadership, and potential to make a difference.
SelectionÌýis based on four key areas:
- Academic excellence
- Energy and engagement outside the classroomÌý(e.g., sports, arts, leadership, or community involvement)
- Character and integrity, including compassion and a commitment to others
- Leadership potentialÌýand a desire to contribute positively to society
Get details about the selection criteria on the .
IfÌýyou'reÌýa AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ student, your application has three stages:
1. Internal application (AV¾ãÀÖ²¿)
Email your application (ideally as one PDF) to Rhodes@dal.ca
You’llÌýneed to include:
- A CV (maximum two pages,ÌýminimumÌý12-point font)
- A personal statement (maximum 1,000 words)
- An academic statement of study (maximum 450 words)
- Unofficial transcripts from all institutionsÌýyou’veÌýattended
- View the Rhodes Scholarship for Canada Information for Candidates on the
Tips:
- YouÌýdon’tÌýneed referee letters yet for the internal stage
- Start thinking early about your six referees.ÌýReview the before reaching out
- Aim to contact referees before mid-September
2. Application status
You’llÌýbe notified by email about the outcome of the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ internal selection process.
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3. External application
If you are endorsed by AV¾ãÀÖ²¿,Ìýyou will be ableÌýtoÌýsubmitÌýyour application to the Rhodes Trust online portal.
Here’sÌýwhat to expect during the application process:
- Monday, June 1, 2026
- Applications open
- September 11, 2026
- AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ internal deadlineÌý(email your application toÌýRhodes@dal.ca)Ìýby 23:59 (Atlantic Time)
- Week of September 14, 2026
- Interviews for short-listed candidatesÌý(by invitation only)
- Notification of AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ nominees
- Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Final submission deadline to Rhodes Trust (23:59 PDT)
- Monday, September 28, 2026
- Referee letters due (23:59 PDT)
- November 12–16, 2026
- Regional interviews and social events
- December 2026
- Scholarship recipients announced
Rhodes Global Scholarship
Important notice:ÌýThe Board of Trustees has decided to suspend the awarding of Global Rhodes Scholarships with immediate effect due to shifting strategic priorities.
We understand this may be disappointing if you were planning to apply through the Global route.Ìý
