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United kingdom Graduate Awards

Campus Deadline First Monday in July (pre-application)
National Deadline Late September-Early October (depending on award)

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Description

The UK Graduate awards encompass three prestigious awards with international renown: the Rhodes Scholarship, the Gates-Cambridge scholarship, and the Marshall Scholarship.Ìý These awards provide full funding for graduate-level study at different universities in the UK.Ìý The Rhodes scholarship funds a graduate degree at the University of Oxford in England, the Gates-Cambridge scholarship funds a graduate degree at the University of Cambridge in England, and the Marshall Scholarship funds two-years of graduate study at leading universities in the UK.Ìý All three scholarships prioritize:

  • Scholarship
  • Leadership
  • A sustained commitment to improving facets of the world

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Quick FactsÌý

GPA

3.7
Citizenship U.S Citizen, Permanent Resident*, Citizen of a non-UK country**
Field of Study Any discipline
When to Apply? Senior Year; Must have bachelor's degree before beginning as a scholar
Location United Kingdom
Campus Nomination Required? Yes

*Rhodes Scholarship only, **Gates-Cambridge Scholarship only

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Nomination Process

Deadline for .ÌýÌýIn addition to the written pre-application, students must have one letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Monday July 7, 2025
Florida Atlantic nominees selected by Prestigious Fellowships Committee. Mid-July 2025
Deadline for first full draft of application, including all of the written components, online questions, three letters of recommendation, and at least oneÌý writing consultation with the UCEW. Rhodes candidates can receive general feedback, but no edits to their personal statement or academic statement drafts. Early August 2025
Deadline for final draft of application September 2025 (dependent on award)

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Contact:

Gates-Cambridge: Jessica Cornely, jcornely@fau.edu

Rhodes: Christopher Ely, cely@fau.eduÌý

Marshall: William O'Brien, wobrien@fau.eduÌý