- Chinese Rhodes Scholars will commence study at the
University of Oxford in 2016
- Alumni include heads of states, Nobel prize winners and
nearly 8,000 young leaders from around the world
BEIJING, March 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rhodes Trust,
a preeminent international Scholarship programme established in
1903, is excited to announce the launch of the Rhodes Scholarships
for China. For the first time,
mainland Chinese citizens will have the opportunity to be awarded
Rhodes Scholarships in China to
study at Oxford University. The
expansion into China marks a
historic moment for the Rhodes Trust, and further strengthens the
opportunity for broader global collaboration and understanding. The
launch will be celebrated with a gala dinner on 30 March 2015, and attended by 250 distinguished
guests.
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The first cohort of Chinese Rhodes Scholars will be selected in
2015 and join the class of 2016 for postgraduate study at the
University of Oxford. Funded by donors
from mainland China and
Hong Kong, as well as the
University of Oxford, the Rhodes
Scholarship for China will cover
all University and College fees, a personal stipend for room and
board, as well as health insurance and travel. The total value of
the award will be more than GBP50,000
per annum.
Sir John Hood, Chairman of the
Rhodes Trust, said: "The Rhodes Trust is delighted to be
announcing the launch of the Rhodes Scholarships for China.
This expansion allows us to further achieve our goal of promoting
collaboration among Scholars from across the globe. The Rhodes
Scholarships are designed to inspire generations of young leaders,
have a profound impact on their lives and, through their
leadership, on communities and societies throughout the
world."
Charles Conn, Warden of Rhodes
House, said: "China has an
important international role to play in the 21st
century, and we wish to reflect that in the global footprint of the
Rhodes Scholarships. The new Chinese Rhodes Scholars will
contribute significantly through sharing their skills, knowledge
and energy to the class cohort and we look forward to welcoming
them to Rhodes House."
The Rhodes Scholarships for China further strengthens the links between
China and the University of Oxford. The University's relationship
with China dates back to the
17th century and continues to flourish today. There are
currently 907 Chinese students enrolled at Oxford, making it the second-largest group of
international students, after the USA.
Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor
of the University of Oxford, said:
"For over a century, the Rhodes Trust has played an integral
part in the life of the University, and it is hard to imagine one
existing without the other. I am absolutely delighted that
there will now be Rhodes Scholarships for China, reinforcing the strong link between
China and the University of Oxford."
MJ Tang, Rhodes China Program Director said: "China is increasingly internationally focused
and has so much innovation and creativity to offer. The Rhodes
Scholarships have produced some of the world's most prominent
leaders in business, politics, the arts and education. The Rhodes
Scholarships for China will allow
future generations of mainland Chinese students to play a valuable
contributing role within the prestigious Rhodes community at
Oxford University."
The Rhodes Scholarships for China are generously supported by the Li Ka
Shing Foundation and other donors.
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Notes to Editors, further details on the Rhodes Trust, the
Rhodes Scholarships, alumni and the Rhodes Scholarships for
China, as well as photographs of
Rhodes House and Rhodes Scholars in Oxford and the press conference held in
Beijing on 30 March 2015, can be found here:
http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/china-additional-materials
Alternative link:
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Pictures from the gala, to be held on the evening of
30 March 2015, will also be made
available on the links above.
Contacts
The Rhodes Trust
Babette Tegldal
babette.tegldal@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk
+44 7876 381605
Brunswick Group
Shen
Le
lshen@brunswickgroup.com
+86 (10) 5960 8609