Alumni Associations
In a number of national constituencies, Rhodes Scholars have formed Alumni Associations. Find out more about them and how you can be involved.
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The Association of American Rhodes Scholars
Committee
Co-Presidents
Janice Ugaki (Idaho & St Antony's 1993)
Nnenna Lynch (New York & St John's 1993)
Vice-President Vice-President
Emelia Spencer Probasco (Maryland/DC & Wolfson 2002)
Secretary
Nicholas W. Allard (New York & Merton 1974)
Treasurer
Andrew Park (Illinois & Lincoln 2002)Contact
Website
About
The mission of AARS is to bring Rhodes Scholars in America together in support of the Rhodes Scholarship, its values, and Oxford University through events, publications, networks and the web.
We foster social, intellectual and professional connections that reflect our shared experiences and extend our perspectives.
Newsletter/ Publications
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The Association of Rhodes Scholars in Australia
Contact
alumni@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk
For more information about the association, please head to the ARSA website.
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Rhodes Scholars in Britain
RSiB
Please contact alumni@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk for more information and to be added to the RSiB WhatsApp group.
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The Canadian Association of Rhodes Scholars
CARS Executive, 2019-2021
President
Braden O’Neill (Alberta & University 2011)
Vice-President
Sumit Sen (India, 1995)
Secretary
Kai Alderson (Ontario & Wadham, 1993)
Treasurer
Stephen Brosha (Nova Scotia & Merton, 2007)
Newsletter Editor
Katherine Trajan (British Columbia & Linacre 2007)
Sailing Weekend Coordinators
Léticia Villeneuve (Quebec & University 2011) Stephen Brosha (Nova Scotia & Merton 2007)
AboutThe first Canadian Rhodes Scholars took up residence in Oxford in 1904, and since that time over a thousand Canadians have been awarded a Scholarship. The Association aims to:
- Connect Current and Senior Scholars with each other, through events and communications.
- Promote the visibility and standing of the Rhodes Scholarship in Canada
- Disseminate information about the Scholarship and about Scholars in a regular e-Newsletter.
- Strengthen the Rhodes Scholarship through financial support from Senior Scholars and other sources.
Newsletter/Publications
- Trinity 2020 PDF
- Hilary 2019 PDF
- Michaelmas 2015/Hilary 2016 PDF
- Hilary/Trinity 2014 PDF
- Trinity 2013 PDF
- Hilary 2013 PDF
- Michaelmas 2012 PDF
- Trinity 2018 PDF
Contributions, tributes, letters, comments, suggestions and suggestions can be sent to the editor at canadianrhodesnewsletter@gmail.com.
Events
CARS events are organised locally, and upcoming CARS events can be seen on the Rhodes Events page. Please do get in touch if you would like to organise or host an event.
How to organise regional meetings of Rhodes Scholars: The Association is more than happy to help Scholars organise regional gatherings. Please contact us to let us know and we will help identify who lives within that particular region and can contact them on your behalf.
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The Association of Chinese Rhodes Scholars
Contact
Jackson Jiaxin Zhao (China & Green Templeton, 2019) at jackson_zhao@outlook.com
For more information about the association, please head to the ACRS website.
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The Association of German Rhodes Scholars
Contact
Friederike Reuter at friederike.reuter@germanrhodes.org
For more information about the association, please head to the AGRS website.
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The Association of Israeli Rhodes Scholars
The Association of Israeli Rhodes Scholars (AIRS) mission is to help strengthen the community of Rhodes Scholars in Israel by bringing together Rhodes Scholars in Israel in support of the Rhodes Scholarship, its values, and Oxford University through events, publications, networks and advocacy work. Rhodes Scholars from other constituencies living in Israel are equally welcome members of the Association.
For more information about the association, please head to the AIRS website.
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The Association of Jamaican and Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholars
Contact
Alisha Wade (Commonwealth Caribbean & Trinity 2000)
About
Since 1904, there have been more than 150 Scholars from Jamaica and the Commonwealth Caribbean. The aims of the Association are:
- Connecting current and Senior Scholars with each other, through events and communications.
- Promoting the visibility and standing of the Rhodes Scholarship in Jamaica and the Commonwealth Caribbean, by engaging in outreach to schools and tertiary institutions, as well as liaising with Ministries of Education.
- To disseminate information about the Scholarship and about Scholars in an annual e-Newsletter.
- Strengthening the Rhodes Scholarship through financial support from Senior Scholars and other sources.
Profiles of some of the Rhodes Scholars from Jamaica and the Commonwealth Caribbean include:
Norman Manley (Jamaica & Jesus 1914) (4 July 1893 – 2 September 1969)
Premier of JamaicaProfessor Rex Nettleford (Jamaica & Oriel 1957) (3 February 1933 - 2 February 2010)
Pioneer of Caribbean cultural studies, and Vice-Chancellor of University of West Indies.
The inaugural Rex Nettleford Memorial Lecture was delivered by former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Sir Shridath Ramphal, and was held at Rhodes House in 2011. Further information about Professor Nettleford's life can be read here. The Rex Nettleford Fellowship in Cultural Studies: For more information on this scheme, click here.Professor Stephen Vasciannie (Jamaica & Balliol 1981)
Current Jamaican Ambassador to the United States.Newsletter/ Publications
There will be an annual newsletter coming soon.
Events
These will be organised locally. Please do get in touch if you would like to organise or host an event.
How to organise regional meetings of Rhodes Scholars:
The Association is more than happy to help Scholars organise regional gatherings. Please contact us to let us know and we will help identify who lives within that particular region and can contact them on your behalf.
For travelling Rhodes Scholars
If you are a Rhodes Scholar from anywhere in the world and want to connect with Jamaican or Commonwealth Caribbean Scholars, for example whilst travelling in the region, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to connect you with fellow Scholars.
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The Kenyan Association of Rhodes Scholars
About
The KARS is meant to create a vibrant community where Rhodes Scholars from Kenya and in Kenya can connect and network; organise outreach programmes and talks; and aims to create a pool of Rhodes Scholars who can support the Selection process.
Contact
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The New Zealand Rhodes Scholars Association
Committee
President
Duncan McGillivray (New Zealand & St John's 2000)
Treasurer
Vacant
Secretary
Peter Rutledge (New Zealand & Magdalen 1995)Contact
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The Southern African Association of Rhodes Scholars
Contact
southernafrica.secretary@rhodestrust.com
For more information about the association, please head to the SAARS website.
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The Association of Zimbabwe Rhodes Scholars
Committee
Tariro Makadzange (Zimbabwe & Balliol 1999)
Julie Taylor (Zimbabwe & St Antony's 2003)Contact
Tariro Makadzange or Julie Taylor
About
The Association aims to:
- Connect Current and Senior Scholars with each other, through events and communications.
- Promote the visibility and standing of the Rhodes Scholarship in Zimbabwe.
- Strengthen the Rhodes Scholarship through financial support from Senior Scholars and other sources.
Events
Events are organised locally. Please do get in touch if you would like to organise or host an event. There will be an annual Harare reception during December.
How to organise regional meetings of Rhodes Scholars
The Association is more than happy to help Scholars organise regional gatherings. Please contact us to let us know and we will help identify who lives within that particular region and can contact them on your behalf.
For travelling Rhodes Scholars
If you are a Rhodes Scholar from anywhere in the world and want to connect with Zimbabwe Scholars, for example whilst travelling in the region, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to connect you with fellow Scholars.
Other Information
Rhodes Scholars from Zimbabwe
Patrick Forth (Zimbabwe & Keble 1981) Managing Partner at the Boston Consulting Group.
Arthur Mutambara (Zimbabwe & Merton 1991) Zimbabwean politician who became the President of the Movement for Democratic Change in February 2006.