The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named UC Davis a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students. This recognition is given to the U.S. colleges and universities that received the highest number of applicants selected for the 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Eleven UC Davis students were selected for Fulbright awards for the 2022-23 academic year.

It is an honor to be recognized as a top producing institution. The Fulbright Program provides critical cultural learning and exchange opportunities that inspire and promote mutual appreciation and understanding,“ said Joanna Regulska, Vice Provost and Dean of Global Affairs. “UC Davis students create lifelong connections that benefit them and their communities academically, professionally and personally.”

Fulbright is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program. It is among the largest and most diverse exchange programs in the world. Since its inception in 1946, more than 400,000 participants from many backgrounds and fields have participated in the program. Fulbright alumni have returned to their home countries to make a lasting impact on their communities.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State, funded by an annual appropriation from the U.S. Congress to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and is supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition is administered at UC Davis through the Undergraduate and Prestigious Scholarships office, with Global Affairs welcoming and supporting visiting Fulbright Scholars and Students who arrive on campus from across the world to teach and study.

The application for the 2024-25 Fulbright Student competition will open on March 30, 2023. UC Davis regularly hosts informational webinars, writing workshops and drop-in essay review sessions to help support students applying to the Fulbright program. Learn more about the Fulbright program.

2023-23 UC Davis Fulbright Finalists

Undergraduate Students

• Teja Dusanapudi, United Kingdom
• Hope Fisher, Colombia
• Diana Garcia, Mexico
• Brittaney Key, Iceland
• Anna Kristina Moseidjord, Colombia
• Andrew Ngo, Mexico
• Michael Wheeler, Germany

Graduate Students

• Aaron Anderson, Italy
• Patrick Cunningham, Germany
• Melissa Taha, Jordan
• Christina Thomas, New Zealand

About the Global Learning Hub at UC Davis

As a part of Global Affairs, the Global Learning Hub aims to inspire global curiosity, understanding, and engagement. Through the Global Learning Hub, every UC Davis student can find global learning opportunities available on campus, in the region, virtually, and internationally. The Hub offers global learning programs, workshops, and resources that enhance all UC Davis students’ academic and career pursuits through four broad areas of opportunities: Community Engagement; Global Skills and Leadership; Internships and Research; and Study Abroad. UC Davis is committed to preparing the next generation of global problem solvers and change makers.