If you’re a high-achieving student from the Commonwealth Caribbean dreaming of Oxford University, the Rhodes Scholarship 2025 could be your golden ticket. One of the world’s most prestigious and fully funded academic scholarships, the Rhodes program is now open for students from Anguilla, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Montserrat, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, or the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Here’s your complete guide to benefits, eligibility, course details, and the timeline to apply—so you don’t miss a beat!
Rhodes Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition at the University of Oxford for 2+ years of study
- Living stipend to cover accommodation, meals, and personal expenses
- Travel costs to and from Oxford at the start and end of the program
- Visa and health insurance fees
- Personal development and leadership training through the Rhodes Scholar community
- Access to exclusive events, networks, and mentorship opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
1# Citizenship:
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- Be a citizen of an eligible Commonwealth Caribbean nation (see list above), or
- Be a Commonwealth Dependent Territories citizen of Anguilla, BVI, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, or Turks and Caicos.
2# Education:
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Have completed at least five years of education in one or more eligible Caribbean territories between ages 9–20.
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3# Age:
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- Be aged 18–23 as of 1 October 2025 (born between 2 October 2001 and 1 October 2007), or
- Be under 27 as of 1 October 2025 (born after 1 October 1998) if your first undergraduate degree was completed after 1 October 2024.
4# Academic Excellence:
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- Must complete a Bachelor’s degree by July 2026
- GPA of 3.70/4.0 or equivalent is strongly recommended
- Must meet Oxford’s course-specific academic requirements
5# English Language:
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If English is not your first language, you must meet Oxford’s higher-level English proficiency requirements.
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Courses Covered at Oxford
- All full-time graduate courses (MSc, MPhil, DPhil) that span at least two academic years
- Option to apply for a Second BA with Senior Status
- Choose two course preferences during the application (main and backup).
Apply: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media2/0eeda4df/commonwealth-caribbean-ifc_final.pdf
Application Timeline
The application period for the Rhodes Scholarship 2025 for the Commonwealth Caribbean opens on Monday, 2 June 2025 and closes at 23:59 AST on Friday, 19 September 2025. All references must also be submitted by this deadline.
Final Selection Dates:
- Interviews and Social Engagement: 10–11 November 2025 (in person, in Barbados)
- Finalists from outside Barbados will receive financial travel support (if not already funded by your institution)
Result Notification: All applicants will be informed of the outcome by December 2025.