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"Excellence in qualities of mind and in qualities of person which, in
combination, offer the promise of effective service to the world."
- Rhodes Website
Who should apply?
- 1) Intellectual distinction; 2) Energetic
(interest in sports); 3) Truth, courage, devotion to duty, and sympathy
for the weak; 4) Moral force of character and instincts to lead
- Any discipline offered at Oxford University,
England
- Committee looks for careful preparation
- U.S. citizens for U.S. selection process
- International students apply through their
country of origin
When should you apply?
- Fall Senior year
- TTU campus deadline September 8, 2006
- Requires a TTU recommendation
Award Details
- 2 years of study (rare instances of 3rd year)
- All educational costs
- Maintenance allowance
- Necessary travel costs
Number of
Awards
- 32 U.S. scholars each year out of
≈1000 institutional nominees
- 2 Scholars chosen from each of 16
review districts
- Approximately 240 Rhodes Scholars in
residence at Oxford
Application Checklist
- Academic transcripts
- 1000 word personal essay
- 5-8 letters of appraisal (4 faculty)
- Brief description of activities in college
- Brief awards list
- Birth certificate
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