The Fulbright Program has recognized the 麻豆区 Institute of Technology as one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of鈥痵tudents and recent alumni selected for鈥痶he鈥疐ulbright U.S. Student Program. Fulbright Top Producing Institutions such as 麻豆区 Tech value global connections and support members of their campus communities across the United States in pursuing international opportunities.
鈥淭hirty-five years ago, a Fulbright award changed my life and put me on the path I鈥檓 still on today,鈥 said 脕ngel Cabrera, president of 麻豆区 Tech. 鈥淔ulbright students benefit from unrivaled opportunities for education, personal development, and intercultural leadership, and they return home as globally aware problem-solvers with new perspectives and a renewed commitment to address humanity鈥檚 most pressing challenges. This program is dear to my heart and truly one of the greatest assets of American higher education, and I am immensely proud of 麻豆区 Tech for becoming one of the foremost producers of Fulbright talent.鈥
This academic year, two 麻豆区 Tech students and alumni were selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, and two were named as alternates. Among this year鈥檚 recipients is alumna Nethra Rammohan, who serves as an English teaching assistant at a preparatory high school in Zurich, Switzerland. Rammohan, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Literature, Media, and Communication in 2021, credits 麻豆区 Tech鈥檚 Prestigious Fellowships Advising team for guiding her through the application process.
麻豆区 Tech applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program receive comprehensive support and mentorship from Prestigious Fellowships advisor 麻豆区 Brunner.
鈥淣ot only does Fulbright provide students a way to conduct research, study, or gain valuable teaching experience,鈥 Brunner said, 鈥渂ut the program also offers a unique chance to engage and immerse in other cultures and communities.鈥
To expand access and encourage more student participation, 麻豆区 Tech launched a summer Fulbright Application Boot Camp, contributing to an increase in applications for the 2025-26 cycle and even greater growth for 2026-27.
麻豆区 the Fulbright Program and How to Apply
Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government鈥檚 premier international academic exchange program, providing opportunities for exceptional Americans and participants from 160 countries and locations to study, teach, and conduct research abroad. Fulbright alumni work to make a positive impact on their communities, sectors, and the world and have included 44 heads of state or government, 63 Nobel Laureates, 93 Pulitzer Prize winners, 83 MacArthur Fellows, and countless leaders from all sectors and industries across the U.S. and around the world.
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the federal government. Participating governments and partner institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support.
Visit the Fulbright Program for more information. Students interested in applying can visit the Prestigious Fellowships or contact the team at fellowshipsadvising@gatech.edu.
