Wabash Back and Better Than Ever

College Regains Status With Group of Top Fulbright Producers

By Richard Paige

Wabash College

Wabash College returned to a select group of institutions included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most Fulbright scholarships among U.S. students.

During last year’s Fulbright selection process, Wabash had nine semifinalists, the most in school history, out of an initial pool of 12 applicants.

“That a small institution like Wabash can earn a Fulbright Top Producing designation is tremendous recognition for our wonderful students,” said Susan Albrecht, Wabash College Fellowship Advisor. “Our guys are focused and work extremely hard on their applications, so it is nice to see them succeed in substantial numbers. To have nine semifinalists and six recipients [SA5] from 12 applicants was remarkable. I would love to build momentum from this recognition and see more Wabash men step up and apply.”

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program, offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, independent study, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide, while serving as a cultural ambassador. The Fulbright open study/research award program allows recipients to design their own projects and work with mentors at foreign universities, non-profits, cultural organizations, or other research institutes. The program awards approximately 2,000 grants annually and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Previously, Wabash has earned Top-Producing status in 2018-19 and 2019-20.

In the previous 11 years, 146 Wabash students have completed Fulbright applications. Of that group, 64 were named semifinalists (44 percent), while 31 were named winners (48 percent of the semifinalists). That 21 percent overall success rate is slightly above the recent Fulbright recipient national average.