Jamaica Rhodes Scholar for the 2018-2019 school year, Jelani Munroe.
November 15, 2017
23-y-o Jelani Munroe is 2018 Rhodes Scholar
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jelani Munroe has been named Jamaica Rhodes Scholar for the 2018-2019 school year.
Munroe, a 23-year-old Stanford University graduate, beat a field of 10 shortlisted candidates who were interviewed by a panel of former Rhodes scholars at Kings House earlier today.
The scholarship is tenable at Oxford University where Munroe will pursue an MPhil in Development Studies.
He holds a Bachelors degree in economics and public policy (development and growth policy) and a certificate in general management.
Munroe works as financial manager of the Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) and is chief executive officer of its student entrepreneurship education arm – Stanford Student Enterprises.
Kimone Thompson
