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Three New Zealanders have the chance to study at Oxford University after being named as the 2009 Rhodes Scholars.
Peter Cox, Laura Fraser and Nina Hall were all announced winners of the scholarships after a selection meeting at Government House in Auckland yesterday.
Dr Cox, who graduated with his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with distinction from the University of Otago, will undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in cardiovascular medicine.
Fellow Otago student Ms Fraser, who has an Bachelor of Laws with honours, and a Bachelor of Arts in politics, will study for a Bachelor of Civil Law followed by a Master of Science in environmental change and management.
Ms Hall, who recently completed a Master of Arts degree with first class honours in political studies, will undertake a DPhil looking at immigration policy .
- NZPA
