THE RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS
APPLICATION FORM
2009

To the Secretary, Committee of Selection, Rhodes Scholarships
21 East Street, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies.

 Sir,

I herewith apply to be regarded as a candidate for the Rhodes Scholarship for the year 2009, I am a citizen of ........................................ I am unmarried / married (strike out one).

My Parents (or guardian) resided in ...................................... for ........................... years while I was between the ages of .............................. The date and place of my birth was...............................................................................................

My Parents' names, address, occupation and telephone numbers are as follows:

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I was at the following Schools and Colleges for the periods named:-

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Accompanying this Application are:-

  1. A Birth certificate
  2. "O" level, "A" level, CAPE or CXC certification or other certified evidence of the subjects which I have studied, and the examinations which I have passed
  3. A signed statement by myself (of approx 1,000 words in length) as to my general interest and activities, the course of study which I propose to follow at Oxford, and the character of the work at which I aim in later-life.
  4. Particulars of the following 6 persons, under at least 4 of whom I have recently studied (with mail addresses, telephone, fax & email address) who will provide letters of reference.
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5. The medical certificate supplied herewith, duly signed by a registered practitioner.

6. Three studio photographs of myself (unmounted and not larger than 6 cm. X 6 cm.)

7. Three copies of a resume setting out my achievements and personal interests.

My address is:

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My telephone # for immediate contact is: (..............)....................................................
My e-mail address is:
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My fax # is
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 Signed: ......................................................

 P.S. Applicants from Jamaica will be considered automatically for the Jamaica Rhodes Scholarship.

N.B. This application must reach THE SECRETARY, 21 East Street, Kingston, Jamaica W.I., not later than September 30th 2008