The winners were selected from 857 applicants endorsed by
327 different colleges and universities. The scholarships,
announced early Sunday, provide all expenses for two or
three years of study at the prestigious university in
England.
Rhodes Scholarships were created in 1902 by the
will of British philanthropist Cecil Rhodes. Winners are
selected on the basis of high academic achievement, personal
integrity, leadership potential and physical vigor, among
other attributes.
The value of the scholarships averages about $50,000 per
year.
The American students will join an international group of
scholars selected from 14 other jurisdictions around the
world. Approximately 80 scholars are selected annually.
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Online:
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/