Victoria Kipngetich, a Kenyan Student at Yale University, Nominated for Esteemed Rhodes Scholarship

Victoria Kipngetich, a Kenyan student at Yale University, stands out among the recipients of the highly esteemed 2024 Rhodes Scholarship.

With a mere 0.7 per cent acceptance rate, the oldest and most prestigious scholarship in the world only welcomes the cream of the crop, with Kipngetich and three Ivy League peers claiming one of these coveted spots. Esteemed scholars such as former US President Bill Clinton, former President of Pakistan Wasim Sajjad, as well as former Prime Ministers of Jamaica, and Australia, amongst others, are also recipients of this prized foundation. Kipngetich, a global affairs major, enters this exclusive cohort of distinguished recipients through her laudable academic achievement.

Kipngetich stands out due to her exceptional academic accomplishments and unwavering commitment to strengthening Africa’s diplomatic connections and promoting foreign policy democratization in Kenya. This is why she was ultimately chosen for the prestigious scholarship. Impressively, her dedication is exemplified through roles such as negotiating resolutions in the UN General Assembly during her internship with Kenya’s United Nations Mission.

Moreover, she lent her insights on political developments in East and Central Africa to US policymakers. As a voice for Africa, Kipngetich’s impact has been truly noteworthy. Kenyan policymakers have implemented diplomatic measures to tackle the changing landscape of power play in Africa. The University of Oxford offers a distinguished program called the Rhodes Scholarship, which covers all expenses for a duration of two to three years of academic excellence.

Kipngetich aims to undertake a path of Master of Science in global governance and diplomacy during his stint at Oxford. Those interested in applying for this prestigious scholarship must showcase their scholarly achievements and literary skills. In addition to academic excellence, applicants must also showcase a dedication to effecting positive change in society.