By Erica Kowsz, Associate Director of Fellowships
From the Office of Fellowships at the Fries Center for Global Studies, please join us in congratulating Wesleyan’s recipients of nationally—and internationally—competitive scholarships and fellowships!
Critical Language Scholarship
An immersive overseas summer language program in one of the languages deemed critical to U.S. national security.
Korean: Lizbeth Ramirez ’28, Portuguese: Bella Rosenblatt ’26
Swahili: Jenny Ongele ’26
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Grant
Awarded by the U.S. Department of State to U.S citizens to teach English and promote cross-cultural exchange.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Muhammad Abdur-Rahman ’26
Brazil: Jocelyn Velasquez Baez ’23
Italy: Ibby Newland ’26
Madagascar: William (Liam) Farrell ’26
Morocco: Diana Q. Tran ’26
South Korea: Ava Yuanshun Guralnick ’25
Spain: Robbie Clemens ’26, Blake Klein ’26, Emma Goetz ’25, Ruby Smith ’23, Caroline Clark Mancini ’26
Taiwan: Priya Devavaram ’26, Judy Liu ’26, Isaac Platt Zolov ’26 Vietnam: Lauren Tran-Muchowski ’25
Fulbright Study/Research Grant
U.S. Department of State fellowship program supporting fellows for one year of independent research or graduate study abroad.
Germany: Carolyn Neugarten ’26, Young Professional Journalist Award
Mexico: David Gabriel Calderon ’26, Binational Business Award
Goldwater Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding sophomores and juniors pursuing research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
Lorraine F. Hillgen-Santa ’28, Miki Jill Lynch ’27
Udall Scholarship
Awarded to students demonstrating excellence in leadership and service seeking careers in environmental policy or Native American affairs.
Jesse Chang-Frieden ’27, Environment
Voyager Scholarship
Awarded to college students with a passion for public service, providing a “summer voyage” experience, travel stipend, and leadership training.
Scout McKibben-Baier ’27
Watson Fellowship
Awarded to graduating seniors for one year of independent, purposeful exploration abroad, fostering leadership and global citizenship.
Tamira Le ’26, “Community Energy: Agency, Power, and Care”
Yenching Academy at Peking University
Awarded to outstanding graduates to pursue a fully funded interdisciplinary Master’s degree in China Studies at Peking University.
Baron Fisher ’26, Natalie Sweet ’25
End-of-year celebration for fellowship nominees, semifinalists, and winners at the Fries Center for Global Studies on April 30, 2026. (photos by Gabby Mayeda)