# Rhodes Scholarship 2027 for Pakistan: COMSATS and LUMS graduates win places at Oxford

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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 30 Oct 2026
Updated: 30 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 30 Oct 2026

> Hafsa Qureshi will study genomic medicine and Rafia Imran social data science. Applications more than doubled and fewer than 1% were selected.

**The 2027 Rhodes Scholarships for Pakistan have gone to Hafsa Qureshi of COMSATS University Islamabad and Rafia Imran of LUMS,** Business Recorder reported on Friday 30 October. Both will start graduate study at the University of Oxford in October 2027, joining more than 100 Rhodes Scholars from around the world.

## The two scholars

| Scholar | University in Pakistan | Plans to study at Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Hafsa Qureshi | COMSATS University Islamabad | Genomic Medicine |
| Rafia Imran | Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) | Social Data Science |

## A tougher year to win

- **Applications more than doubled** this year.
- **Fewer than 1%** of applicants were selected.
- **Ten finalists** reached interview, from Adelphi University, Bard College, COMSATS, LUMS and Quaid-i-Azam University.

"The sharp increase in applications is particularly encouraging," said Professor Ali Cheema, National Secretary for the Rhodes Scholarships in Pakistan. A COMSATS winner is a notable result: recent Pakistani Rhodes Scholars at Oxford came from Harvard, LUMS, NYU Abu Dhabi, UET Lahore, Wellesley and Yale.

## What the scholarship pays for

The Rhodes Scholarship, the world's oldest international graduate scholarship, covers Oxford tuition and fees and pays a living stipend, along with travel to and from the UK. Pakistan has its own constituency, so Pakistani applicants compete against each other rather than the world.

## Thinking of applying next year?

The Pakistan round opens each summer for graduates in their early twenties with a strong academic record and evidence of leadership and service. Your CGPA is the first thing a committee reads: convert marks with the [CGPA calculator](/tools/education/cgpa-calculator), and check the Rhodes Trust's own site for the next round's dates and eligibility before you start.

## Frequently asked questions

**Who won the Rhodes Scholarship for Pakistan 2027?**

Hafsa Qureshi of COMSATS University Islamabad (Genomic Medicine) and Rafia Imran of LUMS (Social Data Science).

## Sources

- Hafsa, Rafia win Rhodes Scholarships for Pakistan (Business Recorder): https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446568/hafsa-rafia-win-rhodes-scholarships-for-pakistan

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