JACKSON – Millsaps College is thrilled to congratulate Elyse Warren, a senior double-majoring in mathematics and neuroscience with minors in chemistry and psychology, on being named a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Elyse’s achievement is a testament not only to her brilliance and drive, but also to the kind of personalized, high-impact education that defines the Millsaps experience.
The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the oldest and most celebrated international fellowship programs. It is widely regarded as the most prestigious international scholarship in the world, providing full funding for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in England.
Students are selected based on intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service. Each year, just over 100 scholars are chosen from around the world, making the selection process highly competitive and deeply respected across academic and professional communities. Finalists will interview in November, with winners announced shortly after…