St Andrews welcomes new Bobby Jones Scholars
The University has welcomed four new recipients of the Robert T Jones (Bobby Jones) Scholarship, who have travelled from Emory University in Atlanta and will spend a year studying and forming new friendships at St Andrews.
The Scholarships were established in 1976 by the friends and family of the American golfer Bobby Jones and form one of the most prestigious programmes available to students at St Andrews, and at Emory.
This year’s scholars, pictured, from Emory are:
- Lucas San Miguel, whose research towards an MSc in Global Sustainable Development at St Andrews will focus on sustainable, investment-led economic development in Latin America
- Elizabeth Martin, who is studying for an MSc in Psychology and hopes to combine her academic background in psychology and sociology with her passion for education and clinical practice
- Lydia King, who was raised in Rwanda and is originally from North Carolina, bringing a global perspective to her MRes in Social Anthropology at St Andrews
- David Lee, who brings a blend of intellectual curiosity and athletic discipline as a fourth-degree black belt in Taekwondo to his studies towards an MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought.
The Robert T Jones Memorial Trust is generously supported in providing these scholarships by the Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation. The incoming scholars were hosted by the Foundation at this year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St Andrews, where they had the opportunity to see some of the world’s greatest golfers play the Old Course.
Three Bobby Jones Scholars from St Andrews have, in exchange, started their first semester at Emory.
Christie Paul (MA 2025) is a keen golfer and completed an MA in Management at the University of St Andrews Business School before moving to Emory to focus on Marketing and Brand Management.
Rosie McNaught (MA 2025) graduated in International Relations and French from St Andrews and holds a primary academic interest in the role of everyday media in shaping global politics. At Emory, she will take classes in Linguistics and US History.
Robyn Scott (BSc 2025) studied Chemistry at St Andrews and was Head of Events for the University’s Irish Society, organising cultural celebrations and fostering community connections on campus. She also plays the cello. At Emory, Robyn will complement her scientific background with courses in English and History.
The Bobby Jones Scholarship Programme will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027 with a four-day celebration in Atlanta planned to commemorate the milestone.
Applications for the Bobby Jones Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open, with further details available online.