Three military academy cadets have been selected as Rhodes Scholars. This will provide them the opportunity to study for a Masters degree at Oxford University. All three of the cadets are women; two from the US Military Academy (West Point) are from New York and Washington. One from the US Air Force Academy is from California.  That the academies represent nearly 10% of the Rhodes Scholars speaks to the prestige of the education at the military institutions.

Since the intent upon graduation from a military academy is to serve as a military officer, opportunities to do other things are limited. Read more