Eight Hamilton College students received Fulbright Scholarships for the
2005/2006 academic year, placing Hamilton fourth on the list of top
Fulbright recipients according to the Council for International
Exchange of Scholars, the administrating organization for the Fulbright
Scholars Program. Hamilton is also the only New York college listed
among the top 10 institutions in the U.S. Since 2000, Hamilton students
have received 32 Fulbright Scholarships.
"As someone who believes deeply in the value and importance of international experience and collaboration, I am delighted that this opportunity has been made available to so many of our talented and deserving students,"said Hamilton President Joan Stewart.
The Fulbright program was created in 1946 to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries through educational exchange. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funding for one academic year of study or research abroad, to be conducted after graduation from an accredited university. Fellows undertake self-designed programs in disciplines ranging from social sciences, business, communication and performing arts to physical sciences, engineering and education. This fall, 1,200 American students are traveling abroad to more than 110 countries to take classes, conduct research, or teach English. At the same time, 2,600 foreign students will come to the United States from more than 130 countries as part of the Fulbright Program. Students receiving awards for this year applied through 550 different colleges and universities.
This year's Fulbright recipients from Hamilton College are Edward Geary '05, Austria; Shayna McHugh '05, Brazil; Brian Tilley '05, India; Nathaniel Adler '05, South Korea; Jacqueline Kook '05, South Korea; Elizabeth Lesser '05, South Korea; Lauren Perkins '04, South Korea; and Daniel Walker '05, Germany.
"Fulbright Grants are appealing because they offer such a wide range of international opportunities," said Hamilton Student Fellowships Coordinator Virginia Dosch.
"Students may pursue self-designed independent projects, conduct laboratory research or field research, study in a formal academic program or teach English. Hamilton graduates have had amazing experiences through the Fulbright program. Their success is linked to their willingness to act on big ideas and to work hard."
"As someone who believes deeply in the value and importance of international experience and collaboration, I am delighted that this opportunity has been made available to so many of our talented and deserving students,"said Hamilton President Joan Stewart.
The Fulbright program was created in 1946 to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries through educational exchange. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funding for one academic year of study or research abroad, to be conducted after graduation from an accredited university. Fellows undertake self-designed programs in disciplines ranging from social sciences, business, communication and performing arts to physical sciences, engineering and education. This fall, 1,200 American students are traveling abroad to more than 110 countries to take classes, conduct research, or teach English. At the same time, 2,600 foreign students will come to the United States from more than 130 countries as part of the Fulbright Program. Students receiving awards for this year applied through 550 different colleges and universities.
This year's Fulbright recipients from Hamilton College are Edward Geary '05, Austria; Shayna McHugh '05, Brazil; Brian Tilley '05, India; Nathaniel Adler '05, South Korea; Jacqueline Kook '05, South Korea; Elizabeth Lesser '05, South Korea; Lauren Perkins '04, South Korea; and Daniel Walker '05, Germany.
"Fulbright Grants are appealing because they offer such a wide range of international opportunities," said Hamilton Student Fellowships Coordinator Virginia Dosch.
"Students may pursue self-designed independent projects, conduct laboratory research or field research, study in a formal academic program or teach English. Hamilton graduates have had amazing experiences through the Fulbright program. Their success is linked to their willingness to act on big ideas and to work hard."
