Rhodes Scholars are announced
Thirty-two men and women from across the U.S. have won the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships for study at England’s Oxford University.
Among the Rhodes winners are Florida State University football player safety Myron Rolle, who missed part of Saturday’s game against Maryland because he was being interviewed for the scholarship. Rolle is a pre-med student and hopes to become a neurosurgeon.
Scott W. Hugo and Christopher D. Joseph, both of UCLA, and Noelle R. Lopez of Santa Clara University were also selected.
The 2009 Rhodes Scholars were chosen from 769 applicants endorsed by 207 colleges and universities nationwide. The scholarships, the oldest of the international study awards available to American students, provide two or three years of study. The students will enter Oxford in October.
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