The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship, with the purpose of developing public-spirited leaders, and to promote international understanding and peace through an international community of Scholars. The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend. U.S. citizen or citizen of a qualifying Rhodes country (link to https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/apply/) Lawful permanent resident of the United States prior to the application deadline, including at least the last 5 years (U.S. applicants only) At least 18, but not yet 24 years of age Completion of a bachelor's degree before beginning studies at Oxford