2026 Rhodes Scholar - York's Internal Application Form

To be filled out by the student/applicant. Please complete all the required fields below.

Complete this form only after you have gathered all the required information and documents. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

Name Name * First Last
SISID / Student Number *
Email *
Faculty *

Faculty School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design Faculty of Education Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change Glendon Faculty of Health Lassonde School of Engineering Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Osgoode Hall Law School Schulich School of Business Faculty of Science
Are you applying for a inter-jurisdictional status? Please read here for more information: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applying-for-inter-jurisdictional-consideration/ *

Are you applying for a inter-jurisdictional status? Please read here for more information: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applying-for-inter-jurisdictional-consideration/ Yes No
Your birth certificate confirming that you meet the age criterion; in the case of candidates born outside of Canada, an English translation must be provided. *

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A copy of a valid passport (with translation, if necessary), confirming that you meet the citizenship criteria. *

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Evidence of domicile in Canada will be required for candidates who were born, or currently living or attending university outside of Canada. Customarily accepted forms of evidence include a Canadian driver’s license, health insurance registration or tax filing among other documents. Please contact the National Secretary for additional details if required. *

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An official transcript from the college or university at which you are studying, or have studied, showing grades achieved (to date). If your official transcript is not in English, you must submit both (i) the original official document issued by your institution and (ii) an official translation into English; *

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A full curriculum vitae (CV) which should include specific details about academic qualifications, publications, prizes, scholarships, positions of leadership, employment positions, involvement in student, voluntary, community or political activities and any cultural, musical or sporting accomplishments. If you have an ORCID ID, you may wish to include this. Please do not include a photograph in your CV. Your CV should not exceed two letter size pages in length, with a minimum 12 pt font. *

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A head-and-shoulders colour photograph (jpg format). Please note your photo will not show up in the summary of your application, as it will not be available to the selection committee until after final shortlisting decisions have been made. If you are selected, this photograph will be used on the Rhodes Scholar biographies webpage unless or until you provide another version. *

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Please acknowledge you have read the following document regarding Generative AI and support with your application.

https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media/5e3dzr43/generative-ai-guidance-2026.pdf *

Please acknowledge you have read the following document regarding Generative AI and support with your application.

https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media/5e3dzr43/generative-ai-guidance-2026.pdf I have read the above guidelines regarding using Generative AI with my application
You will need to provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words.

The personal statement is your chance to tell your story in your own voice: Who are you?
Your academic transcript and academic statement of study, your CV, and your reference letters will provide the substantive detail of your commitments and accomplishments, whereas the personal
statement gives you the opportunity to make an authentic statement of who you are.

Guiding Questions:
In your personal statement of up to 1000 words, we ask you to address each of the following guiding questions by weaving them into the narrative of your statement. Your statement should form one cohesive essay, rather than being split into sections to address each question:

1. Which Rhodes Scholar quality do you display most strongly, and how are different contexts and people helping you to develop the other qualities?
2. Drawing on your past experience of community engagement, how do you hope to contribute to and learn from communities at Oxford?
3. From your place in the world, how will you use your energy and talents to address humanity’s pressing challenges?

Every statement is individual; there is no single, “right” model. For over 120 years personal statements have been diverse and ever-changing. Selectors are looking for an original portrait of you as a candidate for the Rhodes Scholarship. *

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For more information on completing your person statement, please go to page 6 in the following document:

https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media/clefvna2/canada-information-for-candidates-document-2027-final.pdf
You will need to write an academic statement (maximum 450 words) presenting a clear and coherent academic plan for the full two years of the Rhodes Scholarship. It should demonstrate to selectors your academic goals, the logic of your course choices, and your preparedness and competitiveness for graduate study at Oxford. Researching and writing this statement will also help you prepare for your application to Oxford, if you are selected.

Your statement should address the following three areas:

1. Academic Direction, Motivation, and Long-term Goals: Explain the academic direction you wish to pursue and how this connects to your long-term personal, professional, or research goals. What impact do you ultimately hope to achieve through further study? Why is graduate study at Oxford — and in your chosen field — essential to reaching your goals? This section should convey both your seriousness of intent and your motivation for undertaking this academic path.

2. Course Plan and Academic Trajectory: Discuss each course you have listed and explain:
• Why each course is academically necessary for your goals
• How the course(s) fit together as a coherent trajectory

You should demonstrate that you have researched your chosen course(s) carefully and understand their academic focus and structure. Where relevant, you may refer to particular subject areas, options, or departmental strengths that align with your interests.
For MPhil or DPhil candidates, briefly outline your proposed research area, the department in which you propose to work, and one or more Oxford academics you would like to work with.

3. Preparation and readiness: Demonstrate that you are well prepared for the demands of your proposed course(s). You may want to think about:
• Relevant academic background, training, or research experience
• Skills, methods, or specific knowledge relevant to the course(s)
• For some courses, professional or voluntary experience is expected (check the Entry Requirements tab of the course page for details).
If one of your proposed courses differs significantly from your previous field of study, explain how you are fully prepared for this transition. *

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I have read the terms and condition of the Rhodes Scholar Application:
https://students.yorku.ca/vps/rhodes-scholarship *

I have read the terms and condition of the Rhodes Scholar Application:
https://students.yorku.ca/vps/rhodes-scholarship Accept