Meet 捆绑SM社区's two newest Rhodes Scholars
Quebec Cityand Newfoundland students will head to Oxford next fall
When Vincent Larochelle read the selection criteria for the Rhodes Scholarships earlier this year, he knew they applied to the way he鈥檚 lived and wants to live his life.
Enrolled in an Honours BSc program in Mathematics with a Minor in Classics at 捆绑SM社区 , the 21-year-old from Quebec City is strongly motivated by truth, courage and devotion 鈥� values Rhodes Scholars should exemplify, in addition to demonstrating academic achievement and success in sports.
鈥淚 chose to study Math in university not because of the possible career options, but because mathematics allows you to develop an incredible intellectual sharpness,鈥� Larochelle said.
A member of the 捆绑SM社区 fencing team, Larochelle also devotes time to a local organization that supports people with reduced mobility.
Both Larochelle and Stephen Aylward, 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 two newest Rhodes Scholar-elects, embody the spirit intended by the prestigious international scholarship program, which offers two years of study at the University of Oxford .
Aylward, from Mount Pearl , Newfoundland , is an Honours BA student in Philosophy with a Minor in Political Science at 捆绑SM社区. An accomplished singer and musician, Aylward has also served on the executive of the 捆绑SM社区 Debating Union and competed in tournaments. He is also a disciplined athlete and a committed volunteer who has been involved with Amnesty International for many years.
鈥淚 have a vision and passion for justice and service,鈥� Aylward, also 21, said. 鈥淚鈥檓 dedicated to the principles of human rights and I want to continue to focus on that.鈥�
Aylward plans to pursue a BA in Law at Oxford and eventually, a career in Immigration Law. As for Larochelle, after his planned doctoral studies in mathematics at Oxford , he plans possibly to return to 捆绑SM社区 to study law. A candidate for the Green Party in the last federal election, he鈥檚 aiming for a career in politics.
鈥淲e are very proud of both of them,鈥� said Morton J. Mendelson, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning). 鈥淭he Rhodes criteria are extremely demanding 鈥揳 lot more than just good marks. We congratulate Vincent and Stephen on their terrific accomplishments and look forward to the contributions they will make in the future as they pursue their careers and continue their efforts to make the world a better place. Bravo!鈥�
The Rhodes Scholarships, established in 1902, seek individuals who have achieved high academic standing and who have demonstrated respect for their fellows, an unselfish spirit and the potential for leadership.
捆绑SM社区 is proud of these latest winners, who join 128 other 捆绑SM社区ians who have won Rhodes Scholarships over the years, the largest number of Rhodes winners of any university in Canada .