Rhodes Scholarship
"The Rhodes Scholarships were established after the death of Cecil Rhodes, who dreamed of improving the world through the diffusion of leaders motivated to serve their contemporaries, trained in the contemplative life of the mind, and broadened by their acquaintance with one another and by their exposure to cultures different from their own."
Every year 32 U.S. citizens are selected for this prestigious honor. The Rhodes Scholarship includes two years of study at the University of Oxford with the possibility of renewing for a third year. The award includes sufficient funds to cover tuition, laboratory, and matriculation costs as well as a stipend for semester living and summer travel.
Eligibility
- Upon entry to Oxford, the candidate must either be under 25 years of age, or up to a maximum age of 28 years old if they have completed their first undergraduate degree within the last 2 years
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent residence
- Have a competitive GPA
- Have a demonstrated record of academic achievement, leadership, & service
- Submit UNM Preliminary Application Form by March 10
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Rhodes Election Districts in the United States
District 1: Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont
District 2: Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey
District 3: New York-South
District 4: New York-North, Pennsylvania
District 5: Delaware, Maryland/DC
District 6: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
District 7: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
District 8: Oklahoma, Texas
District 9: Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia
District 10: Illinois, Ohio
District 11: Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, West Virginia
District 12: Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee
District 13: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
District 14: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
District 15: Arizona, California-North, Hawaii, Nevada
District 16: American Samoa, California-South, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands
