Who makes the selection? Mr. Rhodes鈥?Will contains four criteria by which prospective Rhodes Scholars are to be selected:
1 literary and scholastic attainments;
2 energy to use one鈥檚 talents to the full, as exemplified by fondness for and success in sports;
3 truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship;
4 moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one鈥檚 fellow beings.
The American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust administers all aspects of the Rhodes Scholarships in the United States. On behalf of the Rhodes Trustees in England, he determines the rules and procedures of the competition, advises colleges and universities, selects all selection committee members, interprets Trust policies and selection criteria for Americans, and advises Rhodes Scholars-elect. The current American Secretary is Elliot F. Gerson. The Rhodes Trustees have designated officers in other countries with Rhodes Scholarships who have similar responsibilities. |
