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Rhodes scholarship
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Rhodes scholar
n.
A student who holds a scholarship established by the will of Cecil J. Rhodes that permits attendance at Oxford University for a period of two or three years.

Rhodes scholarship n.

Rhodes scholarship
n
(Social Science / Education) one of 72 scholarships founded by Cecil Rhodes, awarded annually on merit to Commonwealth and US students to study for two or sometimes three years at Oxford University
Rhodes scholar  n


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It is hoped that the Royal Society International Fellowship scheme will become a globallyrecognised "brand" to rank alongside the USA's Rhodes scholarships and Germany's Humboldt Foundation fellowships.
The Marshall and Rhodes scholarships are considered the most distinguished honors for post-baccalaureate study.
The odds against winning one of the coveted Rhodes Scholarships are daunting.
 
 
 
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