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Seven UW scholars and recent graduates were granted Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic session, joining approximately 2,000 students and recent alumni nationwide to engage in graduate studies, research, and English teaching abroad.

The Fulbright scholarship initiative stands as the most extensive U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to undertake graduate work, advanced research, and instruction in elementary and secondary education globally.

“These Fulbright distinctions highlight the outstanding quality of our students and emphasize the University’s dedication to nurturing global citizens and scholars,” stated UW Vice Provost for Global Affairs Ahmad Ezzeddine. “As the nation’s foremost international exchange initiative, Fulbright provides transformative experiences for the forthcoming generation of leaders to meaningfully engage with the global community.

“We are profoundly appreciative of the State Department’s ongoing support for this essential program — one of our country’s most effective mechanisms for citizen diplomacy,” Ezzeddine added. “Through these esteemed fellowships, our scholars will pursue impactful research, service, and educational experiences abroad. They will also exemplify the excellence of American higher education while forming enduring connections that will benefit both our University and our nation for many years ahead.”

Among this year’s honorees are four UW undergraduate scholars or recent graduates. They intend to travel to Europe, Central Asia, and Mexico for graduate studies, research, and teaching assistant roles. Three graduate-level scholars plan to visit Scandinavia, Southeast Asia, and South America. Finalists from this year represented all three UW campuses.

The UW also had two participants — one undergraduate and one graduate — selected as

This year’s undergraduate honorees are:

• Annabella Li: Study and research, Germany
• Sabrina Prestes Oliveira: English teaching award, Mexico
• Jack Regala: English teaching award, Tajikistan
• Elana Skeers: Trinity Laban Award in Music & Dance, United Kingdom

This year’s graduate honorees are:

• Emily Bassett: English teaching award, Norway
• Vincent Flores Da: Study and research, Philippines
• Thomas Key: Study and research, Brazil

Oliveira earned her undergraduate degree at UW Bothell, while Da completed his degree at UW Tacoma. The remainder of the group graduated from UW’s Seattle campus.

For several years, The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized the UW as a “Top Producer” of student award recipients. The Fulbright program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, offers round-trip airfare, health coverage, a housing allowance, and visa assistance to awardees.

Discover more about this year’s UW Fulbright Student Program Finalists and the endeavors they will undertake overseas at the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards website and the Graduate School’s website.

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