Meet the Memphis student making history as a Rhodes Scholarship finalist

Elyse Warren, a brilliant and driven senior at Millsaps College, has been named a finalist for the highly prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. This recognition is a powerful demonstration of the personalized, high-impact education that is a hallmark of the Millsaps experience, the school said, adding that it reflects Warren’s academic excellence as a double-major in mathematics and neuroscience with minors in chemistry and psychology.

The Rhodes Scholarship, recognized globally as the oldest and most prestigious international fellowship, offers complete funding for postgraduate studies at England’s University of Oxford.

Recipients are chosen based on a combination of intellect, character, leadership, and dedication to service. With just over 100 scholars selected annually from around the world, the rigorous selection process is highly regarded within academic and professional circles. Finalist interviews are scheduled for November, and the winners are announced shortly after…

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