RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional students from
around the world to study at the University of Oxford. The oldest and perhaps the most
prestigious international scholarship program in the world, the Rhodes aims to nurture public-
spirited leaders for the world’s future. The scholarships cover all University of Oxford fees along
with a stipend for living expenses and airfare.
Rhodes Scholars have gone on to become Pulitzer Prize winners, heads of state or government,
and Nobel Laureates. Over the past 20 years, 26 University of Toronto students have been
awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY
Review the eligibility and selection criteria for Rhodes Scholarships on the
Rhodes Scholarship
website. Each applicant may apply to only one Rhodes Scholarship competition in a given year.
U OF T RHODES SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION
U of T has an internal selection process for the Rhodes Scholarships. Faculties and divisions will
identify promising students (minimum GPA of 3.75) in May 2022. These students will be invited to
participate in U of T’s internal selection process, according to the following timelines. Note that
students invited to participate in the selection process will be provided with detailed application
instructions.
Internal Process –Timeline for 2021 Rhodes Scholarship Competition
May 9, 2022
Divisions and colleges identify and contact promising, eligible students with a
minimum GPA of 3.75
May 16, 2022
Divisions and colleges submit a shortlist of candidates to the Office of the Vice-
President, International
May 25, 2022
U of T Rhodes Information Session for shortlisted candidates (webinar)
May 26, 2022
U of T Rhodes Information Session for shortlisted candidates (webinar)
June 7, 2022
Internal, U of T pre-application deadline for shortlisted candidates
June 29, 2022
Review of pre-applications and selection of candidates by U of T
Rhodes Selection Committee
July 5, 2022
U of T selections completed. Selected candidates notified. Divisions
and colleges draft Presidential endorsement letters.
July–
September 2022
Selected candidates prepare application materials
August 2,
2022 (TBC)
Deadline for Rhodes Global Scholarship candidates to submit applications via
Rhodes website. Deadline for uploading of signed Presidential endorsement
letters for selected candidates.
September 27,
2022 (TBC)
Deadline for Rhodes Scholarship for Canada candidates to submit
applications via Rhodes website. Deadline for uploading of signed Presidential
endorsement letters for selected candidates.
October 6,
2022 (TBC)
Deadline for Rhodes Scholarship for the United States candidates to submit
applications via Rhodes website. Deadline for uploading of signed Presidential
endorsement letters for selected candidates.
October -
November 2022
Mock interviews with selected scholarship candidates
November 2022
Regional selection committee interviews
Students who are not selected by their Registrars in May per the above process may self-
nominate as follows:
1. Complete the Pre-application Form:
2. Personal statement of no more than 1,000 words
3. Curriculum Vitae (2 pages
maximum)
4. Copy of transcripts of any university studies not completed at U of T
5. Names and contact details of 6 referees (4 academic; 2 character)
6. Self-nominated candidates must submit letters of reference from 2 of 6 referees —1
academic and 1 character. (NOTE: this is not a requirement for candidates selected
by their Registrars)
Email the pre-application as one PDF document to Enrolment Services
INQUIRIES
Students should direct questions regarding participation in the U of T Rhodes Scholarship
selection process to their Reg istrar’s Off ice.
