Three students at Drake University received Fulbright awards for the 2022–2023 academic year.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is an international educational exchange program that offers finalists a federally funded grant and the opportunity to spend a year researching, studying, or teaching abroad.

“We are so proud of our Fulbright finalists who have been chosen from among the country’s top candidates for this prestigious international scholarship,” said Karen Leroux, associate professor of history and the University’s coordinator for post-graduate scholarships. “Drake’s unprecedented number of Fulbright recipients reflects the University’s excellent academic programs and the unique learning experiences it affords to students, globally and locally.” Drake has been recognized as a top institutional producer of Fulbright recipients. The University has produced 46 Fulbright Students since 2000.

This year’s Fulbright finalists from Drake include:

• Emily Kellogg (SoE, Elementary Ed major; Spanish minor), Spain ETA
• Katie Lajoie (A&S, IR & Spanish majors; French minor), Mexico ETA
• Kathlyn Wagner (A&S, IR major; Japanese and East Asian Studies minor), Taiwan ETA

Alternate:

• Ben Schultz (A&S, Philosophy & LPS major; German minor), Belgium ETA

Fulbright recipients are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated service and leadership potential in their fields. According to Leroux, the Fulbright application process is extensive, and many of the candidates began working on their applications nearly a year in advance.

Drake University congratulates all of its Fulbright Students. For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit http://eca.state.gov/fulbright.

— Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost