ATLANTA—College of Arts & Sciences alumnus Tyler Lawhead (B.A., Spanish and Philosophy ‘18), was selected as a fellowship recipient in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Lawhead was awarded the English Teaching Assistant Award to teach in Colombia.
Fellow graduate Kidest Adane (B.A. history, ‘18), along with four current Arts & Sciences students, earned spots as semifinalists. They are Ann Olton, a graduate student in anthropology; Deborah Santa, a graduate student in applied linguistics; and Noah Britton and Kiara Henry, both undergraduate students in journalism. For the semi-finalists, their Fulbright journey has ended for this year, though they can apply again next year.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities in more than 140 countries to undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent alumni. As the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, it is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and countries worldwide.
To be competitive for the fellowship, candidates must have an excellent academic background, demonstrate leadership in their respective fields and be willing to serve as ambassadors during this cultural exchange.
Fulbright students receive roundtrip transportation to their host country, funding to cover room, board and incidental costs based on the cost of living in that country and additional support. However, this year’s Fulbright Program has been suspended worldwide because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many programs are being rescheduled to begin as soon as the beginning of next year, including Lawhead’s teaching assignment in Colombia, which has been rescheduled for January to June 2021.