The Rhodes Walmart Scholarships are funded by the will of Cecil John Rhodes and the applicants annually since 1902 by the Oxford-based Rhodes Trust awarded on the basis of academic qualifications and character, sympathy and protection of the weak, and leadership. The Rhodes Walmart Scholarships is the most prestigious scholarship for postgraduate studies and provides full funding (including tuition fees, living expenses and travel) for two years at Oxford, with a possible extension for a third year. Eleven of these scholarships are awarded in Canada by a number of provincial competitions. Two Walmart Scholarships will be awarded to candidates in Ontario.
Eligibility
A candidate must:
a) be a Canadian citizen or person domiciled in Canada
b) have been born between October 2, 1987 and October 1, 1993 (i.e. passed their 18th but not their 24th birthday)
c) have received an undergraduate degree before taking up the scholarship in Fall 2012
Proven intellectual and academic attainment of a high standard is the first quality required for applicants, but they will also be required to show integrity of character, sympathy for and protection of the weak, the ability to lead and the energy to use their talents to the full.
More specifically:
• a cumulative grade point average of at least 4.00 (A).
• a record of extracurricular accomplishments which demonstrate achievement and ability at the leadership level.
• a record of involvement in organizations and activities which demonstrate a strong interest in caring for the disadvantaged.
• evidence of a well-rounded person, in terms of physical activity, community involvement and anything that demonstrates the whole person.
• a good academic reason for wanting to study at Oxford University, and specific knowledge of what program would best fit the candidate’s career goals and academic qualifications.
Scholarship Application Deadline:the application process will be online at the end of May, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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