Seven 天美影视传媒 students and recent alumni were awarded聽聽scholarships for the 2026鈥�27 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.
The Fulbright awards speak to the talent, curiosity and global commitment of 天美影视传媒 students, said UW Vice Provost for Global Affairs Ahmad Ezzeddine.
鈥淔ulbright remains one of our nation鈥檚 most powerful platforms for learning across cultures, and it gives students the opportunity to pursue ambitious research, teaching and study while building meaningful relationships around the world,鈥� Ezzeddine said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful for the State Department鈥檚 continued investment in this program and proud to see UW students representing our university 鈥� and the best of higher education 鈥� as thoughtful ambassadors engaged in work that will have lasting impact.鈥�
Among this year鈥檚 recipients are four UW undergraduate students or recent alumni who plan to travel to Europe and Asia to take part in graduate study, research and teaching assistantships. Three graduate-level students, including one recent alumnus, plan to travel to Asia, Europe and South America.
The UW also had five undergraduate students selected as alternates.
This year鈥檚聽聽awardees are:
- Katherine Guild: English teaching award, South Korea
- Tin Pak: Master鈥檚 degree program award, Taiwan
- Sofia Regan-Bon茅: English teaching award, Spain
- Wendi Zhou: Study award, Germany
This year鈥檚聽 awardees are:
- Vecksle Drake: English teaching award, Mongolia
- Tessa Marks: Research award, Honduras
- Justin Zeitlinger: Study award, Netherlands
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. Awardees may, from time to time, decline the Fulbright scholarship to pursue other opportunities.
Read more about this year鈥檚 UW Fulbright Student Program finalists and the projects they will pursue abroad at the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards聽and the Graduate School鈥檚聽.