Applicaton and Process

Your on-line application must include the following supplemental material:

a written statement from the President of York University indicating that you are approved as a suitable candidate for the Rhodes Scholarship;
a copy of your birth certificate;
one certified transcript from each postsecondary institution you have attended (this is sent directly from the Office of the Registrar to the Selection Committee);
a factual list of principal activities and honours while at university (including scholarships, prizes, awards, offices held, athletic record, extracurricular activities and interests) with dates;
a personal statement not exceeding 900 words which indicates your general interests and activities, your proposed course of study at Oxford, and your present intentions as to future career;
a medical certificate (see page 8 of the Memorandum for Candidates document), signed by a physician;
a digital or scanned photograph. This should be a head and shoulders colour photograph of good quality, and of sufficient resolution to be printed at postcard size; and
six letters of reference, three of which should be written by people who have taught you at university.

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The personal statement is the most important part of the application. It should paint a picture of you as a whole person, whose accomplishments, character and future plans reflect a maturity, sense of purpose and a concern for others. A good statement will give the committee a clear understanding of who you are, how your interests have developed and how and why study at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar fits into your future plans.
Since applications must go forward with the endorsement of the President of the University, there is an internal screening process for prospective candidates.
It takes a good deal of work to put together a successful Rhodes application, so you need to allow yourself enough time to work on your dossier and secure the necessary letters of recommendation once you have received the go-ahead from the Rhodes Scholarship Coordinator after a review of your qualifications. The sooner you start, the better your chances!

If you are a York University student interested in applying for the Rhodes Scholarship, please contact us at vpstdnts@yorku.ca before starting to put together the application.

Office of the Vice President of Students

Applicaton and Process