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2026-2027 Timeline 

Note: Yale Endorsement Required:

Yale Endorsement not required for citizens of countries included in all other constituencies

Key Dates for Yale Endorsement Process:

  • May 1: Marshall, Rhodes Common Applicaiton for Endorsement Opens (for US and Canadian citizens)
  • July 15: Marshall, Rhodes Common Application for Endorsement First Campus Deadline
  • July 29: Marshall, Rhodes Common Application for Endorsement Second Campus Deadline

March

  • March 1 onwards: join our Canvas course to walk through each stage of the Marshall / Rhodes application process, including Yale's endorsement
    • When prompted by the Canvas course, make a Fellowships advising appointment (limit of 3 meetings per person)

Or watch the recording after the event

April

May

  • Join our Marshall / Rhodes Group Advising Series, with weekly online workshops on choosing recommenders, selecting graduate courses, drafting a fellowships resume, and telling your story

  • May 1 onwards: review Yale's endorsement application via the Yale Student Grants Database
    • National applications will be available by early July on the Marshall and Rhodes websites
  • May 31: DEADLINE to enroll in our Canvas course and to register for Group Advising 
    • You must sign up by this date to be eligible for Office of Fellowships advising related to Marshall / Rhodes applications

June

July

  • July 8: last day for Office of Fellowships advising related to Marshall / Rhodes/ Henry applications
  • July 15, 1 pm: FIRST CAMPUS DEADLINE
  • July 29, 1 pm: SECOND CAMPUS DEADLINE
    • By this second deadline, you must do the following:
      • Submit your complete application
      • Ensure that your recommendations have been submitted

AUGUST

  •     Week of August 10: Shortlisted candidates for Yale's endorsement notified
  •     Week of August 17: Zoom interviews for shortlisted candidates take place
  •     Week of August 24: Endorsement decisions sent to all candidates

2026-2027 Timeline For Endorsed Candidates 

September

  • Contact your referees to request additional letters of recommendation, to be submitted directly to the Marshall and Rhodes application portals
  • Polish your application materials, with help from your professors, college dean, and college writing tutor
  • Early September (exact date TBC): Deadline to submit your Marshall application
  • Late September (exact date TBC): Deadline to submit your Canadian Rhodes application

October

November

Marshall & Rhodes Canvas Course & Group Advising

Join Applying for Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships, a Canvas course that will walk you through the entire application and endorsement process.

We also encourage you to register for our Marshall / Rhodes Group Advising Series in May for weekly online advising workshops on choosing recommenders, selecting graduate courses, and creating strong application materials.