In a thrilling announcement, the 2026 Rhodes Scholarship winners were unveiled, featuring 32 standout students, including five from U.S. military academies and three from each of Yale, Harvard, and MIT. These scholars are making waves in their fields, focusing on critical issues ranging from housing to sustainability. Among them is Alice L. Hall from MIT, an accomplished basketball player and student body president who aims to enhance sustainability in engineering. Another incredible winner is Sydney E. Barta, a Paralympian studying bioengineering at Stanford, who will dive into musculoskeletal sciences. Anirvin Puttur, from the U.S. Air Force Academy, is an instructor pilot studying aeronautical engineering and linguistics. This year’s scholars will embark on their academic journeys at the University of Oxford, continuing the legacy of leadership and impact cultivated by the Rhodes program since its inception in 1903.
Meet the 2026 Rhodes Scholars: Future Leaders Making an Impact
32 exceptional students, including 5 from military academies and top universities, have been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2026 to study at the University of Oxford.
The 32 American winners of the Rhodes Scholarship for 2026 have been announced. Among them are five students from U.S. military academies and three each from renowned institutions like Yale, Harvard, and MIT. This year's scholars are committed to addressing pressing issues such as sustainability, health, and education. Notable winners include Alice Hall from MIT, Paralympian Sydney Barta from Stanford, and Anirvin Puttur from the U.S. Air Force Academy. The prestigious scholarship, established in 1903, enables students to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford, promoting leadership in various fields.
