February 15, 2024

UW recognized as a Fulbright top producer for the 2023-24 school year

The University of Washington made the Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of the Fulbright top producing institutions. A total of 14 students received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the academic year 2023-24, seven undergraduates or recent graduates and seven graduate-level students. Three UW faculty were named Fulbright scholars.

The scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. The UW awardees will join 2,000 students and recent graduates from around the country to study and teach abroad.

Mary Gates Hall, where many undergraduates find support in their pursuit of competitive, national scholarships.

Read more about this distinction from UW News.

Read more about the undergraduate recipients.

About the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards

The Fulbright application process is supported by the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards (OMSFA), a UAA program. OMSFA works with faculty, staff and students to identify and support promising students in developing the skills and personal insights necessary to become strong candidates for this and other prestigious awards. The UW campus application process for students interested in Fulbright U.S. Student Programs (and other scholarships supporting graduate studies around the world) will get started this spring. Watch for updates about OMSFA’s Global Fellowships Prep program.