Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship fully funds students from around the world to study at Oxford University. The scholarship is merit-based and promotes leadership development and international understanding through a community of scholars. Rhodes Scholars can apply to most Oxford courses (graduate programs) to study for two or more years.

Basic Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or active DACA program status
  • Ages 18-23 by the application deadline OR under the age of 27 by the application deadline (early October) if you completed your first undergraduate degree during/after October of the previous year. (For example: 26 years old on the application deadline date and completed an undergraduate degree within the prior year.)
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7

UWM Contacts:

  • General Questions: Riley Harrison, harrisor@uwm.edu
  • Designated campus representative: Peter Sands, sands@uwm.edu

Interested applicants must use the hyperlink above to learn more and apply. Students do not apply via the Panther Scholarship Portal.

Award
Varies
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Graduate Student Scholarships, Graduate Student Prestigious External Scholarships
Deadline
10/01/2026