Naval Academy student from Atlanta named a Rhodes scholar

ATLANTA — An Atlanta senior in the United State Naval Academy has been named a Rhodes scholar in a year that includes more women than ever before.

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Sarah A. Skinner is a political science major currently serving as a company commander responsible for 150 midshipmen. She’s also the rugby team captain.

American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust Elliot F. Gerson announced the 32 American Rhodes scholars on Sunday.

“This year’s Rhodes scholars representing the United States — elected by 16 committees around the country meeting simultaneously — will go to England next October to study in fields across the full breadth of the University of Oxford,” Gerson said. “They are inspiring young leaders already, and we are confident that their contributions to public welfare nationally and globally will expand exponentially over the course of their careers in varied sectors and disciplines.”

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Rhodes Scholarships funds all expenses to study at the University of Oxford for two to four years.

This year more than 2,300 students applied for the scholarship, which requires an endorsement from their college or university.

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Skinner plans to study international relations at Oxford.

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