Americans for Oxford
Project Title
As a one-time grant for the Rhodes Scholar Ambassador Program in Africa
Date
Sep. 02, 2021
Duration
48 months
Description
The Rhodes Scholarship, established in 1903 at the University of Oxford, is the oldest and most pre-eminent international graduate scholarship program in the world. Through over 5,000 living alumni, of which 350 are currently based in Africa, it aims to champion social and health equity, navigate complex policy issues, and advance innovative ventures. A Rhodes Scholar pilot Ambassadors in Africa Program, organized by the Rhodes Trust, will bring together a cohort of eight African Rhodes Scholars to serve as Ambassadors and interact with students at partner universities across Eastand WestAfrica. Corporation support will cover convenings, workshops and mentoring sessions.
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Project Title
As a one-time grant for the establishment of a Rhodes Scholarship in West Africa
Date
Sep. 08, 2016
Duration
48 months
Description
The Rhodes Scholarship, named for the British mining magnate and South African politician Cecil John Rhodes, is an international postgraduate award for non-British students to study at the University of Oxford. The award is widely considered to be one of the world’s most prestigious scholarships and most effective leadership development programs. The Rhodes Trust’s vision is to develop leaders and help them make a global impact. This proposal is requesting support towards establishment of a regional Rhodes Scholarship for West Africa, specifically the countries of Nigeria and Ghana and for three scholars. By identifying and training African Rhodes Scholars, The Rhodes Trust will contribute to training, research and retention of academics in select countries in sub-Saharan Africa.