Continuing a Kiwi legacy of scholarship
In late September, Richard Higgins arrived at the University of Oxford to take up a Rhodes Scholarship – widely regarded as one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world.
Higgins, who is working toward a Master of Philosophy in development studies, is already planning what he'll do with the degree when he's finished.
But he says that one of the greatest things about the gaining the scholarship is joining "the rich heritage of scholars" from New Zealand. "I certainly feel very honoured to be joining such a lineage."
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