The Rhodes Scholarships for Pakistan have officially been awarded for 2027, highlighting outstanding academic talent from the country. Hafsa Qureshi of COMSATS University Islamabad and Rafia Imran of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) emerged as the successful candidates. In October 2027, both scholars will begin their postgraduate education at the University of Oxford, joining a global cohort of over 100 scholars.
Scholarship Overview
This program offers Pakistani scholars the opportunity to undertake postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford. For the 2027 cohort, Hafsa Qureshi plans to undertake graduate studies in Genomic Medicine, while Rafia Imran intends to study Social Data Science. The selection was exceptionally competitive, featuring a selection rate of under 1% following a submission volume that more than doubled this year.
Who Can Apply
The scholarship targets accomplished Pakistani students who are enrolled at academic institutions in Pakistan or abroad. Recent candidates and finalists have represented a wide variety of institutions, including:
- COMSATS University Islamabad and LUMS
- Adelphi University, Bard College, and Quaid-i-Azam University
- Harvard, NYU Abu Dhabi, UET Lahore, Wellesley College, and Yale
Specific academic requirements, age criteria, or eligibility prerequisites are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Benefits
Recipients earn admission to postgraduate programs at the University of Oxford and gain membership into an international network of leaders committed to positive global impact.
Financial details, funding amounts, and stipend coverage are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
How to Apply
The selection process includes a detailed review followed by an interview stage conducted by a committee of distinguished academics and leaders. Under the guidance of National Secretary Professor Ali Cheema, ten finalists reached the interview stage during the latest round.
Application procedures, portal details, and submission deadlines are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.
