Question

University of Alabama students continue to win prestigious national awards. How many UA students have been named Goldwater Scholars? The University of Alabama has produced a total of how many Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholars (including how many in 2016), and Hollings Scholars, and Boren Scholars?

a) 10 Goldwater Scholars; 20 Rhodes Scholars; 5 Truman Scholars (including 2 in 2016); 15 Hollings Scholars and 12 Boren Scholars.

b) 8 Goldwater Scholars; 22 Rhodes Scholars; 7 Truman Scholars (including 3 in 2016); 14 Hollings Scholars and 10 Boren Scholars.

c) 12 Goldwater Scholars; 18 Rhodes Scholars; 4 Truman Scholars (including 4 in 2016); 16 Hollings Scholars and 8 Boren Scholars.

d) 15 Goldwater Scholars; 25 Rhodes Scholars; 6 Truman Scholars (including 1 in 2016); 18 Hollings Scholars and 14 Boren Scholars.

Answer 1

The question involves counting the prestigious academic awards received by students from the University of Alabama, including Goldwater Scholars, Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholars, Hollings Scholars, and Boren Scholars.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking for the total number of prestigious academic awards received by students at the University of Alabama. These awards include the Goldwater Scholars which is designed for students who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The Rhodes Scholars fund study at Oxford and are one of the oldest international fellowships, with notable alumni such as Bill Clinton and Rachel Maddow. Truman Scholars are chosen for their leadership potential, commitment to public service, and academic excellence. Hollings Scholars are awarded to students studying oceanic and atmospheric science. Lastly, the Boren Scholars are awarded for international study and language proficiency.