Rhodes Scholarship

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.

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).

Two More Institute Alums Selected as Rhodes Scholars

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Responsible Citizenship today celebrates the acceptance of John (JT Mullins) and Jonathan Oates as 2023 Rhodes Scholars. They were among the 32 American students selected from a pool of 840 applicants to pursue graduate degrees at the University of Oxford. They now join the ranks of a particularly impressive group of people: Institute alumni named Rhodes Scholars.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Responsible Citizenship today celebrates the acceptance of John (JT Mullins) and Jonathan Oates as 2023 Rhodes Scholars.
  • They now join the ranks of a particularly impressive group of people: Institute alumni named Rhodes Scholars.
  • I am proud to call them Institute alumni and now to call them Rhodes Scholars.
  • The Institute network includes over 260 African American men, and now includes six Rhodes Scholars.

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.

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.

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.

College of DuPage Board Chair Maureen Dunne Elected to ACCT Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- College of DuPage is proud to congratulate Board Chair Maureen Dunne, Ph.D., following her election to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors.

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  • GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- College of DuPage is proud to congratulate Board Chair Maureen Dunne, Ph.D., following her election to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors.
  • Dunne, a Chicago-area innovator, was elected to the national board of directors during the ACCT's 2021 Leadership Congress in San Diego, where College of DuPage (COD) President Dr. Brian Caputo congratulated Dunne on her expanded leadership role within the U.S. community college system.
  • "Dr. Dunne is a tireless advocate of student success at College of DuPage and within America's community college system," stated Dr. Caputo.
  • Dr. Dunne was elected Chair of the College's Board of Trustees in April 2021 and President-elect of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) in June 2021.

Claremont McKenna College Student is Honored as Rhodes Scholar

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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CLAREMONT, Calif., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the third time in Claremont McKenna College's history, a senior student has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, the most competitive and prestigious scholarship in the world.

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  • CLAREMONT, Calif., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For the third time in Claremont McKenna College's history, a senior student has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, the most competitive and prestigious scholarship in the world.
  • Sarah Chen '22, a dual major in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) and international relations, is Claremont McKenna's first female Rhodes Scholar and the first from the College in 28 years.
  • Chen is the only student from a college or university in Southern Californiaand one of three in California, with the other two from Stanford University and UC Berkeley.
  • We are so proud of her," said Claremont McKenna College President Hiram E. Chodosh.

Seton Hall University Invites High School Entrepreneurs to Compete for $50,000 in Prizes and Scholarships During Pirates Pitch Competition

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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Learning the basics of entrepreneurship and recognizing viable business opportunities while participating in this "Shark Tank" style competition, the next generation of entrepreneurs will compete for more than $50,000 in cash prizes and scholarships to attend Seton Hall University.

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  • Learning the basics of entrepreneurship and recognizing viable business opportunities while participating in this "Shark Tank" style competition, the next generation of entrepreneurs will compete for more than $50,000 in cash prizes and scholarships to attend Seton Hall University.
  • Ten finalists will be selected in early November and invited to present their business ideas to a panel of judges from Seton Hall University on Friday, November 19.
  • One of the country's leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall has been showing the world what great minds can do since 1856.
  • The IHS campus houses Seton Hall's College of Nursing, its School of Health and Medical Sciences as well as Hackensack Meridian Health's Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.