New-York tribune., 1909-06-30
TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS
dNGLO-AMERTC4N PLANS
FOR TRIPS.
Canada Included-Premier 4squith
end Leading Mcn Here
Backing Plan.

London June ga scheme for the inter
c,snye Of university students between the
United States Canada and the United King
dom rivailing in importance that established
under the will of the late Cecil Rhodes. is being
formed. with every prospect OF success The
idea which is supported by influential
rajttee headed hy Premier Asquth and Lord
ssrathoona- and including the heads Of the chief
universities in the United Kingdom. with the
Endorsement also Of presidents of American and
Canadian universities. aims at providing op-
portunities TO students of the three countries to
obtain some real insight into the life, progress
,ud customs of other nations with a minimum
Of inconvenience to their academic work. at the
least possible expense. The promoters suggest
the provision of certain travelling scholarships
the selection for which should be along the lines
of the Rhodes scholarships. the selected candi-
date in addition to his academic qualifications.
to be what is known as an AL around~ man
Twenty-eight of these scholarships are pro-
posed. fourteen to be available for universities
IN the United Kingdom. ten for America and
four for Canada. the American and Canadian
Students winning them TO have a ten weeks
trip in Great Britain under the guidance Of =
university man, the British students making
similar trip in America and Canada in their re-
spective long vacations
The selection Of scholars would he subject to
the following rules:
On tbs distribution Of the scholarships by the
committees various universities the authori
ties cf the institutions concerned shall nominate
q number Of eligible students in excess Of the
scholarships aTaila ole, and from among those the
scholars shall be chosen BY the student body.
The Canadian and American scholars shall have
completed their junior 0hird) year. and shall not
have begun their fourth.
The scholars from the United Kingdom must have
ted heir b-1rr 70f hay
begun their third year, in the Of men taking
three years course: OF they must have completed
their third year and must not have begun their
fourth in the cases of men taking four years
course in order that one year shall remain N
which their fellow students may profit through in
1eroourse and discussion With scholars on their
turn
Preference shall be given to men who have
shown interest in international national. industrial
civic and social problems.
Scholars must keep a detailed written record of
their visit together with their impressions. for in
spection by the executive and general committees
well by their university authorities
Reports should appear in many university and
other magazines ard newspapers as possible
Papers should be read before student organizations
and discussions should be arranged in debating and
other societies on matters arising Of the visits
The authorities Of tie universities which will be
visited will he asked appoint representative
members Of TIE staff and student body. meet
snd confer with the visitors in personal and
informal way
No student shall nc elected to the scholarship
Facilities will be provided for the scholars to
reet leaders in many spheres Of activity. and
lectures will he arranged where necessary. but
far possible Information will be impaired per-
sorsIlr- Students VIII he expected to conform to
all rules made govern the scholarships.
II view Of the disision Of the older universities
into separate colleges. special arrangements will
apply TO Oxford and Cambridge. Elections viii
in these cases be effected through the appoint
rnents committee and the appointments boards re-
epectivelv.
The arrangements will be controlled by gen
e-al committees. of which il is suggested there
should be two. one for the United Kingdom and
one for America and Canada, unless it be found
necessary to establish a separate committee for
each of the latter.
In addition to the scholarships. it is planned