This collection of Scholar stories illustrates the profound and powerful impact of the Rhodes community around the world. We are grateful to all those who have taken the time to share their experiences, and hope these will be an inspiration to others.
Pieter Pretorius
The judgments are difficult, and that’s what makes it satisfying.
Pieter Pretorius
South Africa-at-Large & Green 1995
Kent Price
The Rhodes Scholarship was the touchstone of everything that I’ve done since.
Kent Price
Montana & Pembroke 1967
Chisanga Puta-Chekwe
There is no better way of developing a leader than through the Rhodes Scholarship.
Chisanga Puta-Chekwe
Zambia & Exeter 1976
Alok Rai
Language and identity formation in India is such a fertile field.
Alok Rai
India & Magdalen 1968
Mukund Rajan
There’s always going to be room to learn more, to improve as a person.
Mukund Rajan
India & Worcester 1989
Eric Redman
Use your time for the things that matter to you.
Eric Redman
Washington & Magdalen 1970
John Rex-Waller
Don’t ignore your neighbourhood, the people next to you.
John Rex-Waller
Rhodesia & Hertford 1976
Joseph Romig
We are where we are because of a lot of random events that have occurred, good fortune, as well as hard work and intelligence.
Joseph Romig
Colorado & Wadham 1963
Baņuta Rubess
Everything you consume is touched by art.
Baņuta Rubess
Ontario & St Antony’s 1978