Duke remained a top producer of Fulbright scholars this year, with 12 students awarded the scholarship in February.
The winners were announced by the U.S. Department of State, which runs the system of merit-based grants for international education and research.
"We are delighted to see Duke named as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for the 12th year in a row, which is really a testament to the wonderful students at Duke, their excellence in academic and civic pursuits and their commitment to international engagement," said Alexander Hartemink, faculty director of Duke’s Office of Undergraduate Scholars and Fellows and professor of computer science, in a Duke Today release.
More than 1,900 U.S. students and young professionals receive grants annually through the Fulbright program, with applications open to seniors, graduate students and recent graduates at the University.
The total number of students accepted from Duke decreased from 17 last year to 12 this year.
This year, 71 Duke students and graduates applied, and 16.9 percent were accepted. Duke is the 26th largest producer of U.S. Fulbright scholars among research institutions, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The following are the names, graduate status, fields of study and countries of study of this year's 12 Duke Fulbright scholars:
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