Duke Honored as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

The State Department has recognized Duke as a top institution for producing Fulbright scholars for the 2023-2024 academic year.

The 16 Duke students and alumni awarded this term will teach English, pursue graduate study and conduct research across 10 different countries on three continents.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a world-renowned international education program, designed to enable cultural exchange and increase mutual understanding between the United States and more than 140 different countries across the globe.

“We are very proud to have so many Fulbright grantees representing Duke around the world,” said Anna Bernard-Hoverstad, program coordinator of nationally competitive scholarships in Duke’s Office of University Scholars and Fellows.

“We hope that their time abroad researching, teaching and studying is fruitful and fulfilling for years to come.” 

The achievement announced Tuesday is a “testament to your institution’s deep commitment to international exchange and to building lasting connections between the people of the United States and the people of other countries,” wrote U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in a congratulations letter to Duke President Vincent E. Price.

“I would like to commend you and to thank you and your entire team for your hard work in promoting the Fulbright Program to the students and faculty on your campus,” Blinken wrote.

The Fulbright application process is open to Duke undergraduates, alumni, and graduate students. Duke affiliates who are considering applying should contact Anna Bernard-Hoverstad at anna.bernard@duke.edu.

For more information about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, visit https://us.fulbrightonline.org.