Rhodes Scholarships

Since 1904, 98 University of Sydney Alumni have recieved this prestigious and influential award.

The Rhodes Trust was established and endowed by the Will of Cecil John Rhodes, who died in 1902. Much of his energy was devoted to the expansion of British imperialist interests in Southern Africa.

Cecil Rhodes designed his Trust for the purpose of educating future leaders of the world. He had studied at Oxford and felt that its organisation especially fostered broad views and personal development. A product of his time, he thought that peace, progress and prosperity would be led by the most developed economic powers which he saw as advanced civilisations.

Cecil Rhodes directed that the selection of scholars should be based on academic ability; sporting activity; qualities of personal rectitude, strength and compassion; and sense of the public good.

Further information:
- Rhodes Scholarships
- List of Rhodes scholars who are University of Sydney Alumni

Fulbright Scholarships

Over the past 60 years, 148 of University of Sydney's highest achieving Alumni have been awarded a Fullbright Scholarship.

The Fulbright Program is the largest and one of the most prestigious educational scholarship programs in the world. It operates between the United States and over 150 countries worldwide. The Australian-American Fulbright Commission was established in 1949 through a binational treaty between the Australian and U.S. Governments.

The mission of the Australian-American Fulbright Commission is to promote mutual understanding through educational and cultural exchange between Australia and the United States. It does this primarily through the administration of Fulbright scholarships.

Further information:
- The Australian-American Fulbright Commission
- List of Fulbright scholars who are University of Sydney Alumni