North Columbus News

The Ohio State University has been recognized as the leading producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2024-25 academic year, with 14 scholars receiving the prestigious award. This achievement places Ohio State at the top among all colleges and universities in the United States. Additionally, Ohio State is tied for seventh place among doctoral institutions in the Fulbright U.S. Student program, with 24 students—15 undergraduates and nine graduates—being awarded.

These rankings were announced by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, which also acknowledged Ohio State as one of only 19 institutions to be a top producer for both Fulbright U.S. Student and Scholar programs.

Ohio State's success marks the second time in five years that it has been named the nation’s top producer for Fulbright U.S. Scholars, having previously achieved this distinction during the 2020-21 academic year when it had 15 scholars.

Kaya Şahin, vice provost for global strategies and international affairs at Ohio State, stated: “The Fulbright program provides firsthand experience for our students and faculty to immerse themselves in another culture while teaching, conducting research and engaging with communities across the globe.” He emphasized that this opportunity is "a life-changing and enriching academic experience that creates valuable connections for future collaborations."

Ohio State's recipients traveled to 27 countries representing various colleges within the university including Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Education and Human Ecology, Medicine, Public Health, Public Affairs, and Veterinary Medicine.

Ola Ahlqvist, associate vice provost of academic enrichment at Ohio State commented: “We are incredibly proud of all of our Fulbright recipients and applicants; they truly showcase the academic excellence of Ohio State students.” He noted that their success demonstrates "the quality, rigor, and value" of an education from Ohio State.

To support its commitment to global engagement through Fulbright awards applications by students, faculty members or staffers alike - OSU annually organizes a 'Fulbright Week'. The event promotes participation via workshops or presentations alongside other activities scheduled between March 31-April 4 this year both virtually & physically available options included too!

Annually over two thousand US-based individuals receive these grants alongside nearly one thousand faculties/administrators across America plus four thousand foreign counterparts coming here either studying/researching/lecturing even teaching native languages worldwide spanning more than hundred sixty nations globally involved altogether!

For those interested further information regarding competition processes can contact Joanna Kukielka-Blaser via email provided above while undergraduate-specific inquiries directed towards Fellowship Office accordingly instead!