The University of North Georgia recently made a national list of four-year institutions for sending the most students abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 2022-23.
The list was released by the U.S. Department of State and showed that UNG tied for fifth among 16 master's institutions to make the list.
The Fulbright enables recent graduates and graduate students to pursue research, earn a graduate degree or teach English overseas.
It is designed to increase mutual understanding between U.S. citizens and residents of more than 160 foreign countries, according to the Fulbright website.
UNG has earned the designation as a national top producer of Fulbright students for six straight years.
In five years, UNG has produced 27 Fulbright finalists.
"This recognition is a testament to the quality of our students and their desire to seek out global experiences that will shape them into dynamic leaders in our diverse society," UNG President Bonita Jacobs said. "Our faculty and UNG's Nationally Competitive Scholarships Office continue to offer strong guidance that makes these opportunities possible."
Dr. Anastasia Lin, assistant vice president of Academic Affairs and director of the Nationally Competitive Scholarships Office, praised the impact of Fulbright experiences for UNG alumni.
"Our alumni return from Fulbright with a broader global vision they are eager to share with their local communities," Lin said. "They also return more sure of themselves, their place in the world and the opportunities they have to make a difference."
UNG already has 13 Fulbright semifinalists for the 2023-24 cycle, as 12 applied to be English teaching assistants and one for a research award.
They will learn by April whether they are selected for the program.
Those interested in learning more about the program should email the Nationally Competitive Scholarships Office at [email protected] for more information.
