• A 3.7 minimum GPA is required unless there are exceptional extenuating circumstances

How to Apply:

Applying for a Rhodes Scholarship is a multi-stage process involving summer advising and campus nomination for all enrolled students. 

1. Complete the UK Awards Intent to Apply Form by May 31, 2024 to get enrolled in Brown’s UK Awards Google Classroom, which will provide more information on the application process and give you the opportunity to start drafting application materials 

2. Explore Brown’s UK Awards Google Classroom and begin drafting application materials work. Once drafts are completed (by June 3) you will be paired with a fellowships advisor for one-on-one application support. 

Complete the Rhodes Scholarship UFunds application, including:

• Personal Statement (Note: Based on the rules of the Rhodes Trust, you cannot receive feedback on your personal statement) 
• Academic Statement of Study
• Activities List,  including extracurricular activities (such as community service, leadership, athletic participation) and academic involvements outside of the classroom such as research or publications, as well as other honors.
• 5-8 letters of recommendation, at least three of which must be from Brown faculty. Letters of recommendation should be addressed to the Rhodes Committee, i.e. "Dear Rhodes Committee," and on letterhead. (Note: For the campus deadline, you only need to include three letters of recommendation and a list of the other 2-5 recommenders.)

3. An official or unofficial Brown University transcript – and if applicable, transcripts from other institutions attended both domestically and abroad (Note: You only need to provide a transcript from a school(s) where you studied for an entire year.) 

4. Register your recommenders in UFunds and submit your application through our UFunds online application system by the campus deadline of 11:59pm EST on July 8, 2024. Important Note: Do not submit your application to the Rhodes online application portal at this time, only UFunds.

Brown’s Rhodes Review Committee meets in early July to review and nominate applicants. If you are nominated, you will:

1. Continue to work one-on-one with your assigned fellowship advisor to discuss and revise your application, following committee feedback. For reference, a committee of faculty and staff reviews your application, provides feedback, and determines Brown's nominees
2. Begin your official application and register your recommenders through the Rhodes online application system

Submit your final application through Rhodes online application system by the national deadline (TBD October 2024)

International Students/ International Undergraduate Alumni:

All of dates above are for applicants who are applying through the U.S. Rhodes constituency. If you are applying through another country of citizenship or permanent residence, please follow the deadlines below for Global Rhodes applicants.

Global Rhodes Eligibility

• Utilize the eligibility tool on the Rhodes website to determine the criteria for your specific country.

Global Rhodes Timeline