rhodes scholarship

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Definition of rhodes scholarship in English English dictionary

a sum of money given to some students from the US, the British Commonwealth, and Germany to allow them to study at Oxford University. The money for these scholarships was originally provided by Cecil Rhodes. A student receiving one of these scholarships is called a Rhodes Scholar. Grant 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

scholarship available for university students from the British Commonwealth and the United States (used toward studies at Oxford University)

Hyphenation

Rhodes schol·ar·ship

Turkish pronunciation

rōdz skälırşîp

Pronunciation

/ˈrōdz ˈskälərˌsʜəp/ /ˈroʊdz ˈskɑːlɜrˌʃɪp/