Seven 91探花students and recent alumni were awarded聽聽scholarships for the 2025鈥�2026 academic year, joining about 2,000 students and recent graduates from around the country to pursue graduate study, conduct research and teach English abroad.
The Fulbright 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.
鈥淭hese Fulbright awards reflect the exceptional caliber of our students and underscore the University鈥檚 commitment to fostering global citizens and scholars,鈥� said 91探花Vice Provost for Global Affairs Ahmad Ezzeddine. 鈥滱s the nation鈥檚 flagship international exchange program, Fulbright offers transformative opportunities for the next generation of leaders to engage meaningfully with the world.
鈥淲e are deeply grateful for the State Department鈥檚 continued investment in this vital initiative 鈥� one of our nation鈥檚 most effective tools of citizen diplomacy,鈥� Ezzeddine continued. 鈥淭hrough these prestigious fellowships, our students will pursue meaningful research, service and study abroad. They鈥檒l also represent the best of American higher education while building lasting connections that will benefit both our University and our country for years to come.鈥�
Among this year鈥檚 recipients are four 91探花undergraduate students or recent alumni. They plan travel to Europe, Central Asia and Mexico to take part in graduate study, research and teaching assistantships. Three graduate-level students plan to travel to Scandinavia, Southeast Asia and South America. This year鈥檚 finalists attended all three 91探花campuses.
The 91探花also had two students 鈥� one undergraduate and one graduate level 鈥� selected as alternates.
This year鈥檚聽聽awardees are:
- Annabella Li: Study and research, Germany
- Sabrina Prestes Oliveira: English teaching award, Mexico
- Jack Regala: English teaching award, Tajikistan
- Elana Skeers: Trinity Laban Award in Music & Dance, United Kingdom
This year鈥檚 awardees are:
- Emily Bassett: English teaching award, Norway
- Vincent Flores Da: Study and research, Philippines
- Thomas Key: Study and research, Brazil
Oliveira completed her undergraduate studies at 91探花Bothell and Da completed his undergraduate degree at 91探花Tacoma. The rest of the cohort received degrees for work on UW鈥檚 Seattle campus.
For the past several years, The Chronicle of Higher Education has ranked the 91探花a 鈥�Top Producer鈥� of student awardees. The Fulbright program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, provides round-trip travel, health insurance, a housing stipend and visa assistance to awardees.
Read more about this year鈥檚 91探花Fulbright Student Program Finalists and the projects they will pursue abroad at the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and the Graduate School鈥檚 .