Eleven Elon seniors and alumni have been named semifinalists for The Fulbright U.S. Student Program: the largest educational exchange program in the world that offers research, study and teaching opportunities to recent graduates in more than 140 countries, with approximately 2,000 grants awarded annually in all fields of study.
Eleven Elon students and alumni have been recommended as semifinalists for the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Founded in 1946, the Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. State Department designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
Fulbright grantees are not just funded to teach or research—they are expected to serve as valuable cultural ambassadors in their respective host countries, both representing the United States and learning about their new communities.
Fulbright grants are awarded on the basis of academic and professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. As semifinalists, these Elon students and alumni have been recommended by the National Screening Committee of the Institute of International Education for final consideration by review panels in their respective host countries. Semifinalists will be notified of their final award status this spring, beginning in late March, barring any delays or disruptions at the federal level.
This year’s Fulbright semifinalists are:
Azul Bellot ’26
- Psychology and Sociolinguistics
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Spain
Jo Bogart ’26
- Creative Writing and Classical Studies
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright study/research grant to the United Kingdom
Anya Bratić ’26
- International & Global Studies and Public Policy
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Vietnam
Rony Dahdal ’26
- Computer Science, Math, and Philosophy
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright study/research grant to Sweden
Jubitza Figueroa ’21
- Political Science
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Spain
Alex Fleischmann ’26
- Psychology
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to South Korea
Rebecca Lovasco ’26
- Psychology
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright study/research grant to Taiwan
Caroline Mitchell ’26
- Middle Grades Math and Special Education
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Bulgaria
Molly Moylan ’26
- Biochemistry
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Spain
Madison Powers ’25
- Journalism
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Spain
Aryanna Vindas ’25
- Dance Performance & Choreography
- Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to South Korea
Elon students and alumni interested in the Fulbright Program or other nationally competitive fellowships are invited to contact the National and International Fellowships Office. To begin the Fulbright application process, please visit the Fulbright Application Process page to register for one of the following virtual Fulbright information sessions during the spring semester:
- Wednesday, March 11 at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, April 9 at 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21 at 12 p.m.