We’re very proud to announce that three Cline Center alumni have received prestigious Fulbright and Boren Scholarships.
Two of the 14 Illini who received Fulbrights this year worked at the Cline Center: Britney Nadler was a Nerad Student Researcher working on the SPEED civil unrest monitoring program. Alexandra Turcios was a Social Science Intern working on our Coup d’etat Project. Derek Hoot was the only U of I student to receive a Boren Scholarship this year, and served as a Nerad Student Researcher.
The US government’s flagship educational exchange program, Fulbright Student awards recognize academic and professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential. Boren Scholarships provide funding for exceptional U.S. students who study languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests. After graduation, Boren recipients work for the US Government for at least one year.
All three students were James Scholars. Ms. Nadler and Ms. Turcios will work as teachers in Thailand and Indonesia respectively. Mr. Hoot will be studying in Jordan.
The Illinois News Bureau has more information about the Fulbright recipients and you can read about Mr. Hoot’s scholarship here. Students interested following in their footsteps and joining the Cline Center should email: cline-center@illinois.edu