The SJLP (Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine) Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship that enables talented young people from the Middle East to study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. The scholarship was established in 2016 by the Rhodes Trust and the Saïd Foundation, and it is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world.
The SJL Rhodes Scholarship is open to students from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to public service. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25, and they must have completed their undergraduate studies at an accredited university.
About The Rhodes Trust
Rhodes House is part of the University of Oxford in England. It is located on South Parks Road in central Oxford, and was built in memory of Cecil Rhodes, an alumnus of the university and a major benefactor.
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The Rhodes Scholarship Masters Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of The Rhodes Scholarship Masters Scholarship
This scholarship is fully funded.
Requirements for The Rhodes Scholarship Masters Scholarship Qualification
- Nationality/citizenship: Applicants must be Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese, or Palestinian, or legal permanent/temporary residents in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, or Palestine.
- Education/residency: Applicants must have either been resident in or received at least 5 years of education in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, the West Bank, Gaza, or Israel. Some discretion may be considered for Syrian applicants, and they are advised to contact the National Secretary for further advice.
- Age: There are two age criteria:
i. Applicants must be aged 18-25 on 1st October 2023 (born after 1st October 1997 and before 2nd October 2005).
ii. Alternatively, for older candidates, applicants must be under the age of 27 on 1st October 2023 (born after 1st October 1996) and have either completed their first undergraduate degree on or after 1st October 2022 or faced disruptions during their undergraduate education due to national circumstances.
- Academic achievement: Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree by July 2024, meeting or exceeding the specific entry requirements of their chosen course at the University of Oxford. Having a First Class Honours Degree or equivalent, or a GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher, increases the chances of successful admission.
- English Language: Applicants must meet the University of Oxford's English language requirements. They should either qualify for a test waiver by using the University's self-assessment tool or provide test results with scores that meet the higher level requirement. The University's webpage provides details on accepted tests, required scores, and conditions for a language test waiver.
Application Deadline
August 31, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
The Rhodes Trust on www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk to apply
