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Rhodes scholarshipGrant to attend the University of Oxford. The program was established in 1902 by the will of Cecil Rhodes. Until 1976, candidates had to be unmarried male residents in a Commonwealth country, the U.S., or South Africa. In 1976 women were accepted. Two candidates each year are also chosen from Germany. The scholarships, which are highly competitive, are usually for two years. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The odds against winning one of the coveted Rhodes Scholarships are daunting. Krall, a 21-year-old Encino native and avid baseball player, was named one of 32 American students receiving Rhodes scholarships for study at Oxford University in England, it was announced Sunday. Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England. |
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