Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Rhodes Scholarships for Indian Students Increasing by 2028
The Rhodes Scholarship, which helps smart students study at Oxford University, wants to give more scholarships to Indian students.
They are currently offering six scholarships a year, but considering India's large population, they want to increase this number.
The aim is to have more Indian students at Oxford starting in 2028.
The trust is raising money to fund these additional scholarships.
This scholarship is for students who excel academically, demonstrate strong character, leadership skills, and a commitment to solving global issues.
The applications for 2026 are open now.
The Rhodes Scholarship Trust plans to increase scholarships for Indian students.
The initiative aims to align with India's population size.
Currently, six scholarships are offered annually to Indian candidates.
Additional scholarships are planned, targeting 2028.
The Rhodes Scholarship supports students aged 18-23 to study at Oxford.
- Who
- Rhodes Scholarship Trust
- What
- Increasing Rhodes Scholarships for Indian students
- When
- By 2028
- Where
- University of Oxford
- Why
- To align with India’s population size and increase opportunities
- Scholarship
- Rhodes Scholarship
- Location
- University of Oxford
- Target Year for Increase
- 2028
- Current Scholarships (India)
- 6 annually
- Eligibility Age
- 18-23 (up to 27 in some cases)
- Application Dates (2026)
- June 3 - July 23