Grantee Stories

My two years in Atlanta taught me to be both academically and culturally mature. Not only that, Fulbright opened the door to more opportunities. Being a Fulbright awardee leveraged my presence in the U.S. and introduced me to many respected people in their field of expertise, of whom some made my current studying at Harvard,.. Read More.

Fulbright changed my life. Without the scholarship, I would not have been where I am right now. For me it was the gate to the world, which stretched from life-long individual friendship to professional collaboration and institutional networking. Through its multiplying effect, I believe the Fulbright program has brought about social transformation. In another, more.. Read More.

The Fulbright program was a ‘precious’ experience that facilitated not only my professional development but also my whole being as an individual. The program opened up my horizon as a scholar and as a human being. I could not have been more glad to have the opportunity to participate in the program. Luciana 2007 Fulbright.. Read More.

Having the experience as a Fulbrighter was truly an unforgettable one for me. America turned to be a different story afterward. I was there right on the 9/11 tragedy. I was a Moslem with the same name as the primary suspect of the attack–Mohammed Atta. Yet I was surprised there was no negative impact on.. Read More.