Gandhi, who will pursue a a D.Phil. in oncology at Oxford, is one of 32 students selected for the scholarship from the United States this year.

Nearly 3,000 U.S. students began the application process for the scholarship covering all expenses at the storied university in Oxford, England, to pursue graduate degrees beginning in October 2025. Two Iowa students were among the 32 ultimately chosen for the prestigious award.

A group of 32 students from the United States have been selected to attend the University of Oxford as part of the prestigious Rhodes scholar program in the coming year among an international class representing more than 70 nations,

After two rounds of preliminary interviews and a challenging application process, the Rhodes Scholars-Elect for India 2025 have been selected. Five students from India have earned the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.

According to a press release, the five scholars were selected following a competitive application process and two rounds of preliminary interviews.