Antiguan named the 2026 Caribbean Rhodes Scholar

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Antiguan named the 2026 Caribbean Rhodes Scholar
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.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2025/11/12/antiguan-named-the-2026-caribbean-rhodes-scholar. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (15)

  • henry November 12, 2025, 1:19 PM

    Our island may be small, but our talent is mighty Well done young lad
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    • Unruly One November 12, 2025, 1:22 PM

      Another Antiguan making us proud on the international stage well done, Resa
      Reply
  • Dadli Proud November 12, 2025, 1:20 PM

    Resa, you are an inspiration to every young girl in Antigua. Keep making history
    Reply
  • Juju Bee November 12, 2025, 1:50 PM

    Congratulations to you young lady. Keep making YOURSELF proud
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  • Firebug1 November 12, 2025, 2:52 PM

    Hearty congratulations, Resa. Continue to work hard and achieve. We are proud of you!
    Reply
  • Anonymous November 12, 2025, 3:05 PM

    Congratulations‼️ Blessings🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
    Reply
  • Bernel November 12, 2025, 3:42 PM

    A true role model for the next generation of Antiguan scholars — keep flying the flag high!
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf November 12, 2025, 6:24 PM

    Congratulations Resa! Proud of you!!
    Reply
  • Patrice November 12, 2025, 6:25 PM

    Congratulations to our 2025 Caribbean Rhodes Scholar! What an amazing achievement. Continue to shine bright
    Reply
  • Tromos November 12, 2025, 6:47 PM

    Congratulations Resa! Represent for Antigua and the whole OECS family. We rooting for you
    Reply
  • Tromos November 12, 2025, 6:59 PM

    Big applause to the mentors, teachers, and family who helped along the way.
    Reply
  • Fredericka November 12, 2025, 9:52 PM

    congratulations
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  • Ben Simmons November 12, 2025, 10:47 PM

    This is the kind of story that inspires young people across the region. Excellence knows no boundaries
    Reply
  • Lena November 12, 2025, 10:52 PM

    So proud of this young lady! From our small island to the world what a journey!
    Reply
  • Informed citizen November 12, 2025, 11:46 PM

    Way to go! 🇦🇬 So proud of this success story.
    Reply

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