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UIowa Campus Deadline: 9.3.24  National deadline for nominees: 10.2.24

Open to rising seniors or recent graduates
Award Type: academic, post-graduate study
Areas of study: All fields
Prioritizes exceptional academic achievement, leadership, commitment to “fighting the world’s fight”
Funds the full cost of education for degrees (including second BAs) in any field at the University of Oxford
Provides all university and college fees associated with chosen programs, allowances for living and travel
Open to international students: The U.S. competition is open to U.S. citizens, lawful U.S. Permanent Residents, and DACA recipients; there are other Rhodes opportunities for international students including the Rhodes Global Scholarship and country specific competitions.
Institutional Support or Nomination is required: Yes, Prospective applicants must apply through the Office of Scholar Development to represent Iowa in the national competition. 

The Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest of the international fellowships, were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and aim to bring outstanding students from around the world to live and study at the University of Oxford.  Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study with the possibility of renewal for a third year.  

The award covers all educational costs, including matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees.  Each Scholar receives an additional maintenance allowance to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees also cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants.