PKU Law School undergraduate Wang Fengquan receives 2021 Rhodes Scholarship
Nov 23, 2021
Peking University, November 23: On
November 17, the Rhodes Scholarships, one of the most prestigious
international scholarship programs in the world, has released its 2021
winners list. Wang Fengquan, an undergraduate student studying at Peking
University’s School of Law, stood out among many applicants and became
one of the four Chinese students on this year’s list, as well as the
fourth law school student in Peking University to make this achievement,
making Peking University’s Law School the school with the largest
number of award-winning students since the Rhodes Scholarship opened
admissions to Chinese mainland students in 2015.
Wang Fengquan
Wang has an outstanding academic record. He received honorary titles and
scholarships consecutively, including a national scholarship and a
first prize in the O’Melveny Global scholarship program. Having
participated in moot court competitions globally, Wang values the
opportunities for him to practice his legal skills. With his team, he
won the national championship in the 17th CIETAC Cup International
Commercial Arbitration Moot, and was the runner-up of the Neil Kaplan
Award for the Best Oralists in the 18th Willem C. Vis East International
Commercial Arbitration Moot, ranking first out of 456 oralists.
At the same time, Wang is passionate about volunteer service and charity
campaigns. Wang has conducted surveys and research on poverty in
Beijing, Tianjing and Hong Kong, as part of the Silk Road Youth
Leadership Programme. Additionally, as a member of the Peking University
Legal Aid Association, he also organizes various legal aid activities.
Wang is the leader of his school’s debate team and is also involved in
his internship, having worked at institutions like UNCITRAL Regional
Centre for Asia and the Pacific, and King&Wood Mallesons.
Possessing strong patriotism, broad international vision and superb
professional skills, Wang is a remarkable representation of Peking
University Law School students. In the future, Peking University will
maintain its commitment to improving teaching standards, and educating
legal talents with innovative spirits and broad global vision for China
and the rest of the world.
Written by: Zhang Yihe Estelle
Edited by: June Tan Rui Min
Source: PKU News (Chinese)
