Six members of the Class of 2020 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach or conduct research abroad during the 2020-21 academic year. This year’s recipients are headed to Germany, the Czech Republic, India and Malaysia.
The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is widely recognized as the most prestigious international exchange program in the world. The highly competitive grants are awarded on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential.
Holy Cross has consistently been among the nation’s top producers of Fulbright students at the undergraduate level, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. Over the past five years alone, 34 graduates of the College have been awarded Fulbright grants to work and teach abroad.
“Holy Cross’ consistent placement among the top producers of Fulbright scholars in the country reflects the College’s commitment to educate global citizens who value human diversity and transnational connections, which is especially important in the world today,” said Anthony B. Cashman, director of the Office of Distinguished Fellowships and Graduate Studies at the College.
Each year, approximately 1,900 grants are awarded through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which offers opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching in more than 140 countries worldwide.