After selection or rather election the candidates or Scholars (Scholars elect) as they are called are given necessary materials to make applications to the University of Oxford. Scholars elect are required to do this in the first week of December. Conformation of scholarship is subject to the acceptance of the scholar by the college and by the concerned facility if the scholar has applied for a research degree.

Duration : Two years is the maximum period for which Rhodes Scholarship is awarded but can be extended to a third year at the discretion of the Trustees. The Trustees may consider granting a third year only if they are convinced that this is in the interest of the scholar's studies and future career. For this a candidate must have a satisfactory conduct and general record.

Stipend: The scholarship amount covers the approved University and College fees and other charges and the payment is made directly to the Scholar's college. The scholarship amount also covers living expenses for term-time and vacations. The Trust also manages the cost of Scholar's air travel (economy class) to the United Kingdom and return to India after completion of studies at Oxford. The tenure of other awards in conjunction with the Rhodes Scholarship is not permitted without prior consultation with the Secretary of the Trust in Oxford.

Courses: A Scholar may apply for any graduate degree offered by University of Oxford - MSc, MSt, MLitt, BCL, MPhil, BPhil (Philosophy only), DPhil etc. BPhil may be awarded in Philosophy only. MPhil may be attempted in European History, General and Comparative Literature, Greek and Latin Languages and Literature International Relations, Latin American Studies, Management Studies, Music, Oriental Studies, Politics, Prehistoric Archaeology, Russian and East European Studies, Sociology and Theology.