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Ten Southern African Rhodes Scholars Are Heading to Oxford University

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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The National Secretary of the Rhodes Scholarships in Southern Africa, Mr Ndumiso Luthuli, commented:

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  • The National Secretary of the Rhodes Scholarships in Southern Africa, Mr Ndumiso Luthuli, commented:
    “2023 is a landmark year as we celebrate 120 Years of the Rhodes Scholarship.
  • This year, following wide-ranging outreach to universities across the region, we recorded the highest number of applications ever for the Southern African Rhodes Scholarships, with applications up by 5% on last year, the previous record.
  • The ten Southern African Rhodes Scholars will join a further 90 international students in Oxford, who will make up the Class of 2024.
  • Dr Elizabeth Kiss, CEO of the Rhodes Trust, said: “We are excited to see the tremendous talents of this year’s Rhodes Scholars Elect, who come from countries all around the world.

Claremont McKenna College Senior From Africa Named Rhodes Scholar

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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"My biggest hope is that all young people will see themselves reflected in this win," said Bertha Tobias, CMC '23.

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  • "My biggest hope is that all young people will see themselves reflected in this win," said Bertha Tobias, CMC '23.
  • Bertha Tobias '23, an International Relations major with a sequence in Leadership Studies, is Claremont McKenna's second consecutive female Rhodes Scholar, and first ever of African descent.
  • The Rhodes Scholar criteria aligns closely with Claremont McKenna College's mission to prepare responsible students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leaders in business, government, and the professions.
  • Previous Rhodes Scholars from Claremont McKenna are Ryan Iwasaka '94, Paul Schulz '85, and Sarah Chen '22.

Schmidt Futures and Rhodes Trust Recognize 100 Promising Young People as 2023 Cohort of Rise Global Winners and Open New Cycle of Applications

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Schmidt Futures, in collaboration with the Rhodes Trust, announced the 2023 cohort of Rise Global Winners and launched a new application cycle for the 2023-2024 Rise Challenge. Rise is a program that finds promising young people, aged 15-17, and provides them with opportunities that allow them to work together to serve others over their lifetimes. Founded in 2019, Rise is the flagship program of a $1 billion commitment by Eric and Wendy Schmidt across their philanthropic organizations and initiatives to find and support global talent. Rise collaborates with over 60 partners from around the globe to identify and nurture talent from communities worldwide.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Schmidt Futures , in collaboration with the Rhodes Trust , announced the 2023 cohort of Rise Global Winners and launched a new application cycle for the 2023-2024 Rise Challenge.
  • The 2023 Rise Global Winners include the program's first-ever Winners from Bangladesh, Cuba, Jordan, and Uganda, totaling 43 nationalities represented by the 2023 cohort.
  • "We are excited to welcome a new cohort of 100 passionate young people to the Rise Global Winner community," said Wendy Schmidt, who with her husband Eric is funding the Rise program.
  • The program provides the following benefits to Rise Global Winners:
    Residential Summit: One fully-funded in-person residential summit with other Rise Global Winners from their cohort.

Girl Scouts of the USA Selects New National Board President

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world, announced today that current board member Noorain Fatima Khan has been elected to the role of National Board President, effective July 19, 2023, for the 2023–2026 triennium. Khan, a passionate Girl Scout alum and the first Muslim American and millennial leader to hold the position, brings tremendous nonprofit leadership experience to the board and serves as an inspiration for the organization's girls, volunteers, and staff. 

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  • NEW YORK, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world, announced today that current board member Noorain Fatima Khan has been elected to the role of National Board President, effective July 19, 2023, for the 2023–2026 triennium.
  • "We are thrilled that Noorain will serve as our National Board President.
  • As National Board President, Khan will lead a 30-member National Board of Directors , which reflects the diversity of this country and Girl Scouts' Movement through their expertise and backgrounds.
  • Additionally, there are five non-board members on the National Board Development Committee who work in partnership with the National Board throughout the triennium.

Eric and Wendy Schmidt Announce the 2023 Schmidt Science Fellows

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eric and Wendy Schmidt announced the members of the 2023 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows. The 32 exceptional early career scientists will receive support to develop research projects and the leadership skills necessary to harness interdisciplinary science to tackle some of the world's most intractable problems.

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  • 32 Fellows representing 14 nationalities, including first from Brazil, Ecuador, Nigeria, and Macedonia
    New cohort includes Fellows from 11 new universities, including first from Brazilian and Indian institutions
    NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eric and Wendy Schmidt announced the members of the 2023 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows .
  • Schmidt Science Fellows is the inaugural program of Schmidt Futures, the philanthropic initiative of Eric and Wendy Schmidt with a mission to find and connect talented people to solve our world's hardest problems.
  • The sixth cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows will join the lifelong community of Fellows, now totaling 145 members from 34 nationalities.
  • "I am proud to welcome the 2023 cohort to our global community of Schmidt Science Fellows.

Minerva University Student Named 2023 Rhodes Scholar

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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Gal Rubin, a fourth-year student at Minerva University, an independent, non-profit, accredited institution of higher education recognized globally for its innovative learning model, was selected for the 2023 Rhodes Scholarship Program cohort.

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  • Gal Rubin, a fourth-year student at Minerva University, an independent, non-profit, accredited institution of higher education recognized globally for its innovative learning model, was selected for the 2023 Rhodes Scholarship Program cohort.
  • At Minerva University, we nurture purpose-driven problem solvers like Gal on their future paths and prepare them for distinguished opportunities like the Rhodes Scholarship, said Mike Magee, President of Minerva University.
  • Minerva University offers a reinvented university experience for the brightest, most motivated students from around the world.
  • Minerva University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust Open New Cycle of Rise Applications for Brilliant Teens With 'Rise To' Campaign Featuring Bishop Briggs' Newest Single

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, today announced that young people ages 15 to 17 (as of July 1st, 2023) can apply for the 2023 Rise Global Challenge with the launch of the 'Rise To' campaign. The flagship program of Schmidt Futures and the anchor of a broader $1 billion philanthropic commitment from Eric and Wendy Schmidt, Rise finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. Rise will build a lifelong community of students, teachers, and institutions across sectors who aim to serve others. The program, which identifies young people between the ages of 15 and 17 from around the world, is designed to encourage a lifetime of service and learning by providing support that could include scholarships, career services, and funding opportunities to help these leaders serve others for decades to come.  

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  • Produced by Ogilvy, the campaign seeks to inspire and foster a global community of 15- to 17-year-olds invested in creating a better future.
  • Rise has partnered with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs, known for her viral track "River," on a series of beautifully shot films and audio ads featuring 2021 Rise Global Winners .
  • "As a new parent, when I wrote "superhuman," I was inspired by this brilliant up-and-coming generation," said Bishop Briggs.
  • Winners featured in the 'Rise To' campaign include:
    Rushank Goyal (India), who advocates against food adulteration in his community by conducting discussion sessions.

Schmidt Futures and Rhodes Trust Announce Second Cohort of Rise Global Winners: One Hundred Brilliant 15- to 17-Year-Olds Supported with Opportunity To Serve Others for Life

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, announced the second cohort of 100 Rise Global Winners. Rise finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. It is the flagship program of Schmidt Futures and the anchor of a broader $1 billion philanthropic commitment from Eric and Wendy Schmidt to talent development across their initiatives. Founded in 2019, Rise works with dozens of global partners—from schools to businesses to local governments—in identifying and supporting talented young people aged 15-17 in communities throughout the world.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Schmidt Futures , in partnership with the Rhodes Trust , announced the second cohort of 100 Rise Global Winners.
  • Rise finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others.
  • "Building a network of brilliant young people who want to make the world better is a key goal of Rise.
  • Rise is a program that finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others.

Eric and Wendy Schmidt Announce Schmidt Science Fellows Fifth Cohort

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eric and Wendy Schmidt announced the 2022 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows. The 29 new Fellows are a group of exceptional early-career scientists from around the world, each committed to transcending disciplines to advance discovery and driving innovation that improves the quality of life for all.

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  • BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eric and Wendy Schmidt announced the 2022 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows .
  • Schmidt Science Fellows is the inaugural Program of Schmidt Futures , the philanthropic initiative of Eric and Wendy Schmidt.
  • Eric Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Futures and former CEO and Chairman of Google, said: "Our latest group of Schmidt Science Fellows embodies our vision for this Program at its inception five years ago.
  • The 2022 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows comes from 23 of the world's leading science and engineering institutions.

DKU students receive prestigious Rhodes and Schwarzman Scholarships

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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KUNSHAN, China, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Two students from the inaugural class at Duke Kunshan University(DKU) have been selected as Rhodes and Schwartzman scholars.

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  • KUNSHAN, China, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Two students from the inaugural class at Duke Kunshan University(DKU) have been selected as Rhodes and Schwartzman scholars.
  • Ege Kaan Duman is the first DKU student to receive a Rhodes Scholarship, the world's oldest international fellowship award, while Wanying He is the first student to be named a Schwarzman Scholar.
  • "I've already met a lot of Schwarzman alumni and current students, and I've found it to be a very welcoming community."
  • Each year, the Rhodes Trust elects about 100 talented students from around the world for the scholarships, which cover the expense of up to three years of postgraduate study at the University of Oxford.