Patricia Cooney ’16
Four College of Charleston students have been awarded Fulbright grants in the 2016 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Of the record 32 students who submitted applications through the College’s Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 15 semifinalists made it through the National Screening Committee, and four were named alternates. This impressive showing was made possible by the considerable talents and efforts of these students, as well as the support they received from faculty and staff at the College of Charleston. As Trisha Folds-Bennett, dean of the Honors College, notes:
“The rising success of our students in the Fulbright competition is a sign that they are well prepared to play on a national, even international, stage. Preparation of students for the Fulbright application process requires a comprehensive mentoring process that begins as soon as they walk on our campus. Certainly, achievements in their field of study are a must to receive a Fulbright award. However, they must also provide evidence of engagement in an array of experiences and activities that demonstrate their leadership potential. The College of Charleston has invested a great deal in the programs and support systems that prepare students for success when they apply for prestigious awards like the Fulbright Student Grant.”
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