Matthew ChunIf that weren't enough, Chun has just learned that he's one of just 32 Americans to have been selected as a Rhodes Scholar, receiving what is considered to be the most elite award and scholarship in the world for international study.
Rhodes Scholars receive a fully-funded opportunity to study at the University of Oxford in England for at least two years. Each scholarship -- which includes a stipend for living expenses -- is valued at $68,000 per year.
"Rhodes Scholars are selected based on criteria established by the will of 19th century businessman Cecil Rhodes: outstanding scholarly achievements, character, commitment to others and to the common good, and potential for leadership in their chosen career field," according to a statement from the NCAA.
Chun is one of just three college students who participated in sports -- and one of two current MIT students -- to earn this honor this year.
Originally from Arlington, Va., Chun is a 125-pound wrestler and team captain for the MIT wrestling team. He is a three-time NCWA (National Collegiate Wrestling Association) national championships qualifier, and a two-time Academic All-American.
In addition to his academic and athletic pursuits, Chun is also the co-editor-in-chief of Et Spiritus, MIT's student-run journal of Christian thought. In addition, he has held executive roles with the national engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi, and was selected as a member of an MIT delegation to Congress to advocate for federal science policy.
Here's how MIT News described Chun's plans as a Rhodes Scholar:
"As a Rhodes Scholar, Chun seeks to further his knowledge of policy and law, with the goal of advising organizations that bring life-improving technologies to countries around the world. At Oxford, he will pursue a second BA in jurisprudence before returning to the U.S. to enroll in law school with a focus on intellectual property."
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