List of Rhodes Scholarship Winners 2021-2024
Prospective applicants the Rhodes scholarship should have a look at the profiles of winners through the years, as published by the Rhodes Trust. Each year’s winners are documented with links to their biographies, offering insight into the diverse backgrounds, academic achievements, and leadership experiences that characterize successful candidates. There is no one size fits all for a Rhodes winner, but reading through these lists can prospective applicants help understand selection criteria, understand trends, and identify potential winners with whom they can network.
2024 Rhodes Scholarship winners
https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media2/otulmsky/winners_bios_2023.pdf
2023 Rhodes Scholarship winners
https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media2/j4cbsjxq/winners_bios_2022.pdf
2022 Rhodes Scholarship Winners
https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media2/mduf0obk/winners_bios_2021.pdf
2021 Rhodes Scholarship Winners
https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/media2/wujdaj5x/winners_bios_2020.pdf
If you’re interested in applying for the Rhodes, I have good news and bad news for you.
The bad news: Your chances of winning the Rhodes scholarship are inherently low, no matter how accomplished you are as a candidate, no matter how you line up against former winners.
The good news: Applying for the Rhodes scholarship can be an incredibly rewarding experience. This application will force you to think deeply about yourself and clarify the impact you want to make on the world. Plus, there are sure-fire things you can do to boost your chances: write a clear and compelling academic statement, identify the right set of recommenders, and follow the unwritten rules for writing a great resume.
Going into the process with the most informed possible perspective can help you avoid common errors and show the selection committee the incredibly talented person you really are. My Rhodes Application Guide is packed with information to help you make the most of the process.
My 34-page Rhodes application guide includes:
An explanation of how I structured my own personal statement as a finalist
Tips on nailing the academic statement
The unwritten rules of writing a great resume
Sample emails to help your recommenders write the best possible letter
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