Diverse Group from Four States Selected for World’s Oldest Graduate Fellowship
Key Points:
* Five students from Karnataka, Bengal, UP and Jharkhand win prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
* Scholars to pursue fully-funded postgraduate studies at Oxford University from October 2025
* Winners include first veterinary scholar, visually impaired student from Ranchi
RANCHI – In a landmark achievement reflecting India’s academic diversity, five exceptional students from four states have been chosen as Rhodes Scholars for 2025.
The Rhodes Trust announced the selections after rigorous interviews.
Moreover, the chosen scholars represent varied academic backgrounds and regions.
On the other hand, a visually impaired philosophy graduate from Ranchi, Avanish Vats, aims to make philosophy more accessible.
Meanwhile, Rayan Chakrabarti from JNU plans to document South Asia’s Covid-19 experience.
Furthermore, Bengaluru’s Vibha Swaminathan will focus on citizenship rights and human rights litigation.
In addition, Shubham Narwal makes history as India’s first veterinary medicine Rhodes Scholar.
Besides, IIT Bombay’s Pal Aggarwal aspires to become an astronaut while promoting women in science.
A reliable source indicated that the selection process emphasized both intellectual capabilities and character.
However, the scholarships have been awarded to five Indian students annually since 1947.
