<p>When does the Rhode Scholarship application open?</p>
<p>[The</a> Rhodes Scholarships](<a href=“Office of the American Secretary | The Rhodes Scholarships”>Office of the American Secretary | The Rhodes Scholarships)</p>
<p>It’s for Juniors or Seniors in college. For you, about 4 years, right?</p>
<p>FYI, Rhodes. I wouldn’t pin all your hopes on it, though. For one thing, it’s a long time from now for you. It is also the most famous scholarship, but it’s more targeted than people think. It’s not just for the smartest students, no other questions asked–I think there’s an athletic component.</p>
<p>T26E, </p>
<p>The Rhodes is not open to juniors. You apply in September of your graduation academic year. </p>
<p>However, the internal process often begins in the spring of junior year, since some work, such as gathering faculty recommendations, can best be done before summer break. </p>
<p>In addition, some colleges hold info sessions spring of junior year. </p>
<p>Finally, much of the work is in preparing the personal statement over the summer.</p>
<p>Just a small correction: While most people apply at the beginning of their college graduation years, many apply the year after they have graduated, too. If you look at the list of scholars named each year, there are always several who have already received their BAs and begun graduate work (or even full-time employment). I believe the rules permit even more advanced students to apply, but at some point you would be required to get the endorsement of your graduate institution rather than your undergraduate institution, and that could be tough to get in competition with the “normal” college applicants.</p>
<p>Good point, JHS.</p>
<p>Actually, a US applicant can apply up to age 25 if I recall correctly (the US Rhodes website does not have current information up). Historically, about 1/2 of the scholars won their senior year, the other half later, some much later. </p>
<p>Regarding endorsements, the trust prefers that 1st year grad students be endorsed by their undergrad institution, and students further along be endorsed by their grad institution. </p>
<p>You can learn a lot by reading the mini bios of past winners. You can find them here: [The</a> Rhodes Scholarships - Past Scholars](<a href=“Office of the American Secretary | The Rhodes Scholarships”>Colleges and Universities with U.S. Rhodes Scholarship Winners | The Rhodes Scholarships)</p>