Fellowship Awards

Avery Young

Boren Awards

Taiwan

“I am excited to explore the south of Taiwan, go on more hikes, and see my Taiwanese friends, teachers, and internship managers. I also cannot wait to learn more Mandarin via immersion - a rewarding struggle that I miss dearly.” 

Frankie Stroud

Critical Language Scholarship

Tanzania

"My favorite aspects of the program have been living with my host family and exploring all the ways to connect with the community here while using Swahili." 

Jade Virgil

Boren Awards

South Korea

"I’m so excited to get outside of my comfort zone and learn more about another culture on the Boren Fellowship. I can’t wait to engage with people from around the world and improve my Korean language skills." 

Hannah Higgins

North American Language and Culture Assistants Program

Spain

"I am looking forward to supporting Spanish students as they develop and improve their English speaking and writing skills. I'm excited to also grow my own understanding of the Spanish culture and language!"

John Autry

Boren Awards

Kazakhstan 

"I look forward to studying the Russian language and Kazakh culture and politics in Almaty, Kazakhstan during my Boren Fellowship."

Joshua Brito-Mariani

Critical Language Scholarship

Georgia

"Through CLS, I have improved my Russian language skills, while also enjoying myself at local cafes, eating Khachapuri (cheesebread, a Georgian delicacy), and by hiking up a mountain to see the Mother of Georgia statue with my language partner."

Kania Campbell

Newman Civic Fellowship

"I will use the networking and scholarship opportunities to better engage with other students hoping to create positive social change and liberation." 

Lily Raskin

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Spain

"I cannot wait to pursue a Master’s degree in International Relations at IE University in Madrid thanks to Fulbright."

Micah DenBraber

Critical Language Scholarship, Spark

"I am thankful to CLS Spark for allowing me to cultivate my Russian language skills so that I can work in the government or global strategic communications in Washington, D.C. post-graduation."

Rosie Contino

Marshall Scholarship

United Kingdom

"Motivated by my personal experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I am excited to study understanding socio-economic behaviors which build resilient, trusting, and prosperous human communities in an increasingly digital world." 

Sofia Pineda-Velez

Critical Language Scholarship and Boren Awards

Taiwan

"I am thrilled to get to study Mandarin through both CLS and Boren. In the future, I plan to pursue a career abroad and to use my power to build strength in my communities. While I’ll miss my Colorado friends, I’m excited to be in Taiwan!" 

Sophie Bergen

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Spain

"I’m excited to explore Spain, immerse myself in a new community, enhance my Spanish proficiency, and start my journey as an English teacher."

Alice Blair

Critical Language Scholarship

Japan

"I am very grateful for this opportunity. It allows me to pursue both a passion and a goal in my life. I love Japanese and have studied it for multiple years, and I desire to work in the Department of State after I graduate."

Audrey Mitchell

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Switzerland

"I’m super excited to research plant chemistry in the Swiss Alps at the University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. Climate change is a pressing issue and requires cross country solutions to save our ecosystems."

Bianca Garcia

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Mexico

"I hope to learn about the relationships between the private sectors in Mexico and the U.S. while taking MBA classes at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. I hope to pursue opportunities related to supporting social entrepreneurship and economic justice in the short term."

Dani Ekstrand

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Italy

"I will immerse myself in a new culture and learn not only a new language, but also gain the skills to communicate with people different than me. I hope that this experience will enable me to continue working abroad in areas related to international development and climate."

Daniela Chavez

Newman Civic Fellowship

"A first-generation college student and committed public servant, Ms. Chavez is deeply committed to creating positive change in her communities. She practices relational connection within and across communities in her current work, and will be a powerful force in addressing the root causes of complex and urgent social issues such as domestic violence and intergenerational poverty."

Kerent Benjumea

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Japan

"I'm looking forward to conducting my Fulbright research project on the effects of the Abraham Accords on the Jordanian economy and diplomacy. This Fulbright grant will not only help propel my academic research on the issue of Israel/Palestine, but also allow me to learn firsthand from Jordanians the impact of these peace efforts."

Melissa Shambach

Schwarzman Scholars Program

Beijing

"Melissa is passionate about building interdisciplinary coalitions to tackle global security threats through a career in public service. Melissa studied International Relations at the University of Denver. As a Schwarzman Scholar, Melissa wants to study China’s cross-functional institutions and explore multi-sector collaboration through a global lens."

Sylvia Morna

Boren Awards

Azerbaijan

"The Boren Fellowship Award will allow me to acquire the Turkish language while I study for six months in Baku, Azerbaijan. I plan to use this opportunity to expand and reflect on my perceptions of the world, and how to engage respectfully with a culture and community that is not my own."

Zach Harker

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

France

"With aspirations of becoming a Geography professor, my Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Lille, France will be a great opportunity to not only immerse myself in a new language and culture, but to also gain valuable experience teaching others in a new and unique academic setting."