Villanova University Celebrates Fulbright Success with Multiple Grantees
A testament to Villanova University’s commitment to global education, 12 students and alumni have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Grants for the 2026-27 academic year. This achievement, recognized by the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, highlights the university’s continued excellence in producing globally-minded scholars.
The Fulbright Program, known as the U.S. government’s primary international academic exchange initiative, provides grants for study, research, and teaching English abroad. Villanova has long been a top producer of Fulbright scholars, a fact acknowledged by the Chronicle of Higher Education, with over 200 recipients since 2016.
University Provost Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, commented on the achievement, stating, “As reflected in this year’s Fulbright cohort, Villanova students and alumni continue to distinguish themselves through their intellectual curiosity, commitment to service and willingness to engage the world with humility and purpose.” This year’s recipients include two awardees of the Fulbright English Teaching Flagship Award to Taiwan, further emphasizing Villanova’s global engagement.
Administered by Villanova’s Center for Research and Fellowships (CRF), the Fulbright application process is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and alumni. The CRF provides comprehensive support, including project conceptualization, proposal writing, and interview preparation.
2026-27 Fulbright Recipients
The 2026-27 Villanova Fulbright grantees are diverse in their fields and aspirations. Mikaela Anthony ’26 CLAS plans to build on her passion for teaching as an English Teaching Assistant in North Macedonia, with future plans to attend Columbia Law School. Nick Ashenfelter ’26 MS will serve in Romania, focusing on social psychology.
Other notable recipients include Emily Curran ’26 COE, who will study Global Management of Innovation and Technology in Finland, and Dominica Delayo ’26 VSB, an Economics graduate set to teach in Madrid. Jocelyn Zavala Garcia ’26 FCN will apply her nursing background in Spain, while Gabriella Giuliano ’26 CLAS will bring her political science and Spanish skills to an educational role in Spain.
Fabiano Moscoso ’25 COE, originally from Peru, will contribute to STEM education in South Korea, and Dally Perez Lantigua ’25 COE is set to further her engineering studies in Finland. Nick Ricardo ’26 CLAS and Savie Seebald ’26 CLAS will pursue historical studies in Bulgaria and educational roles in Thailand, respectively.
English Teaching Flagship Fellows
Additionally, Arthur Martin ’26 CLAS has been awarded the Fulbright English Teaching Flagship Award in Taiwan, motivated by his background in psychology and public health. His time in Taiwan will precede further studies in clinical psychology and public health.
About the Fulbright Program: Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program has facilitated exchanges for over 390,000 participants, addressing global challenges and fostering international collaboration. The program boasts distinguished alumni, including Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners and world leaders.
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