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Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom Shares International Perspectives on Women and the Law
03/22/2024

Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom Shares International Perspectives on Women and the Law

Fulbrighter connects with HBCU students and helps internationalize curriculum on Women, Gender, and Global Leadership.

02/27/2024

Space Exploration Inspires Fulbrighters to Innovate and Collaborate

Fulbrighters learned about space exploration from industry and university experts as part of a Fulbright Enrichment Seminar in Houston.

02/08/2024

Fulbrighters Make an Impact in STEM Fields

Fulbrighters, including women in STEM, are making an impact in their communities and inspiring the next generation of students and researchers.

02/08/2024

Paying it Forward: Fulbright Welcomes 2024 Alumni Ambassador Cohort

Fulbrighters receive training in Washington, DC, to tell their stories and connect with communities across the United States.

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Explore Fulbright Programs

The Fulbright Program awards approximately 9,000 merit-based scholarships in the United States and more than 160 countries every year to accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds and fields. Fulbrighters study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to complex global challenges.
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Jiraporn Inthasan
Thailand to U.S., 2019
Ramy Kheir
Egypt to U.S., 2019
Kitty Purgason,
U.S. to Tajikistan, 2016
Dil Singh Basanti
U.S. to Ethiopia, 2018

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The Fulbright Program is the flagship international academic exchange program sponsored by the United States Government. Fulbright was founded in 1946 with an ambitious goal—to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Led by the U.S. Government in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide, Fulbright offers an expansive suite of life-changing international academic and cultural exchange opportunities. Learn more about the Fulbright’s administration, funding, policies, and history.

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Fulbright was the beginning of a life-long investment that laid the strategic groundwork for a professional writing career and my work as an educator.

Alyea Pierce
U.S. to Trinidad and Tobago, 2019
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Fulbright certainly embodies this philosophy of doing interesting and important and impactful work, but also making sure that you share that work with other people.
Kevin McLean
U.S. to Malaysia and Ecuador, 2016
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Fulbright Alumni: Lasting Legacies

More than 400,000 Fulbrighters have made an impact on their communities and the world. This month, we are honoring women who have made historical contributions to advancing gender equity.
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Yoko Kamikawa

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Visiting Fulbrighter from Japan

The Fulbright Program provided me with the inspiration to pursue my career as a politician.

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Margaret "Peg" Snyder

Founding Director, United Nations Development Fund for Women

U.S. Fulbrighter to Uganda

United Nations’ first feminist.

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Joy Buolamwini

Computer Scientist & Digital Innovator

U.S. Fulbrighter to Zambia

I think for anybody to thrive, you need to let people know that their story matters.

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Milagros Peña

President, Purchase College, State University of New York

U.S. Fulbrighter to Mexico

My international research provided me with a whole new outlook...which enriched me both professionally and personally.

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