Resa B Nelson (photo by LinkedIn)
An Antiguan has been chosen for a prestigious scholarship in Barbados.
Antiguan student Resa B. Nelson was named the 2026 Caribbean Rhodes Scholar. Nine other regional finalists were selected but 21-year-old Nelson was successful.
News broke via a local Barbados media house on Tuesday.
Nelson shared her gratitude and appreciation.
She will pursue a Masters in Biology by Research at the University of Oxford.
Our island may be small, but our talent is mighty Well done young lad
Another Antiguan making us proud on the international stage well done, Resa
Resa, you are an inspiration to every young girl in Antigua. Keep making history
Congratulations to you young lady. Keep making YOURSELF proud
Hearty congratulations, Resa. Continue to work hard and achieve. We are proud of you!
Congratulations‼️ Blessings🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
A true role model for the next generation of Antiguan scholars — keep flying the flag high!
Congratulations Resa! Proud of you!!
Congratulations to our 2025 Caribbean Rhodes Scholar! What an amazing achievement. Continue to shine bright
Congratulations Resa! Represent for Antigua and the whole OECS family. We rooting for you
Big applause to the mentors, teachers, and family who helped along the way.
congratulations
This is the kind of story that inspires young people across the region. Excellence knows no boundaries
So proud of this young lady! From our small island to the world what a journey!
Way to go! 🇦🇬 So proud of this success story.