“The rapprochement of peoples is only possible when differences of culture and outlook are respected and appreciated rather than feared and condemned, when the common bond of human dignity is recognized as the essential bond for a peaceful world.” — J. William Fulbright
Where do you want to go and what do you want to do there?
U.S. Government Fulbright grants will fund art, research, study, or teaching English abroad. Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent alumni, are eligible to apply. Contact your Fulbright Program Advisor for information about next steps and the application process.
Primary COF Contact and Wentworth Contact
For general information about the Fulbright Scholarship program through the Colleges of the Fenway and for advising for Wentworth students, please contact:
Khadija Mboup
Assistant Director of Global Education Opportunities
kmboup@colleges-fenway.edu
Campus-Specific Contacts
Please contact your Fulbright Program Advisor for campus-specific applications and timelines.
Emmanuel College
Laurie Johnston, Director of Scholarships and Fellowships
Professor of Theology and Religious Studies
johnsla@emmanuel.edu
Phone: 617.264.7723
MassArt
Juan Venegas, International Education Center
jvenegas@massart.edu
Phone: 617.879.7717
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University
Sara Sanford, Center for International Studies
sara.sanford@mcphs.edu
Phone: 617.732.2989
Simmons University
Office of Research and Fellowships
fellowships@simmons.edu
Phone: 617.521.2149
Resources
- https://us.fulbrightonline.org
Interested students should visit the main Fulbright site to explore possibilities on a country-by-country basis - https://fulbright.org/blog
Fulbright blog for students, artists, and young professionals applying for Fulbright scholarships - https://vimeo.com/25874844
An example of a student project by a Fulbright recipient who went to South Africa to make films that promote volunteerism
Recent Fulbright Recipients from the Colleges of the Fenway:
Ezra Shales – Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Art History | University of Gothenburg, Sweden | 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Geoffrey Booras – Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Fine Arts | Athens School of Fine Arts, Greece, Iceland | 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Shawren Singh – Wentworth Institute of Technology, Computer Science | University of South Africa, United States | 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program
Patricia Severino – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Pharmacology | Tiradentes University, Brazil | 2022-2023 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
Nanette Simenas – Simmons University, Computer Science | Fulbright University Vietnam, Vietnam | 2021-2022 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Patrick Gordon – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Chemistry | University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica | 2020-2021 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Rebecca Moryl – Emmanuel College, Economics | University of Kigali, Rwanda | 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program