The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study, and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 1,900 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.
Twelve Elon students and alumni have been recommended as semifinalists for the 2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the largest exchange program in the country that offers opportunities for recent graduates in more than 140 countries.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,900 grants annually in all fields of study, with recent graduates and graduate students undertaking international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching and primary and secondary teaching worldwide. Founded in 1946, the Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. As semifinalists, these Elon students and alumni have been recommended by the National Screening Committee of the Institute of International Education for final consideration for a Fulbright award. They will be notified of their final award status this spring beginning in late March.
This year’s Fulbright semifinalists from Elon are:
JoyceLyn Bentley ‘22
- Cinema & Television Arts and Religious Studies
- Applicant for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Grant to Botswana
Heeba Chergui ‘22
- International & Global Studies
- Applicant for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Grant to Albania
Madeline Fayne ‘23
- Psychology
- Applicant for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Grant to France
Hugh Goldstein ‘23
- Political Science
- Applicant for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Debate Coach/Trainer Grant to Taiwan
Pierce Johnson ‘22
- Psychology and Philosophy
- Applicant for a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to Denmark
Emily Katz ‘22
- Psychology
- Applicant for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Grant to Spain
Louisa Malchodi ‘23
- Psychology and Strategic Communications
- Applicant for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Grant to Taiwan
Alexis “Austin” Moore ‘22
- International & Global Studies and Political Science
- Applicant for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Grant to France
Samantha Schwamberger ‘23
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies and Anthropology
- Applicant for a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to the United Kingdom
Morgane Smith ‘22
- Music Production and Recording Arts
- Applicant for a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to the United Kingdom
Natalie Triche ‘23
- Religious Studies and International & Global Studies
- Applicant for a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to Morocco
Rebecca “Emerson” Wells ‘23
- Environmental and Ecological Studies
- Applicant for a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to Kenya
Elon students and recent alumni interested in the Fulbright program or other nationally competitive fellowships are invited to contact the National and International Fellowships Office. In order to begin the Fulbright application process for grants in 2024-25, students should visit the Fulbright Application Process page to register for one of the following Fulbright presentations during spring semester:
- Monday, Feb. 27, from 4 to 5 p.m
- Tuesday, March 21, from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
- Thursday, April 6, from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 24, from noon to 1 p.m.