Chloe Zoeller

2016 Fulbright Scholar

Chloe Zoeller

Chloe Zoeller

Chloe Zoeller has earned a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grant to Colombia.

The U.S. Student Fulbright Program, a federally sponsored international, educational and cultural exchange, recognizes academic merit and leadership potential. The program promotes mutual understanding between U.S. residents and people in more than 155 countries worldwide. Fulbrights are among the most prestigious awards in higher education.

“Becoming a Fulbright Scholar is the highest honor I could imagine. Ever since I was 16 years old, I have immersed myself in international learning, and this award will allow me to continue to do so through productive and positive means. I couldn’t be more excited.”

Collegiate experience

  • Areas of study:
    Graduates May 2016 from the College of Arts and Sciences with majors in Spanish and political science.
  • Other recognition and honors:
    McConnell Scholar; UofL’s Modern Languages scholarship; Lewis Scholar through UofL’s Latin American and Latino Studies program; National Gold Medal for Excellence in Spanish (three time winner).

Inspired By

“I am indebted and incredibly grateful to Dr. Patricia Condon, Heather Turner, Dr. Lisa Wagner, Dr. Julie Bunck, and GlyptusAnn Grider Jones, all of whom helped me compile and complete my application. I am thankful to Dr. Wagner and GlyptusAnn Grider Jones for their help in editing my application, as well as writing tremendous letters of recommendation. Dr. Julie Bunck, Dr. Patricia Condon, and Heather Turner were irreplaceable sources of morale and assistance in refining my application and making it as thorough and personal as possible. Thank you so much!”

Hometown information

  • Hometown:
    Louisville, Ky
  • High school:
    2012 graduate of Assumption High School
  • Parents:
    Pamela and Daniel Zoeller, Louisville