Chelsea Flint

2019 Fulbright Scholar

Chelsea Flint

Chelsea Flint

Chelsea Flint has earned a Fulbright English Teaching Grant to teach students in 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

 

“This award is the culmination of an exciting academic journey and a heartbreaking personal one. For me, it represents the power of resilience and determination. I could not be more excited or grateful for this incredible opportunity. It is truly a dream come true."

Collegiate experience

  • Areas of Study:

    • Graduated December, 2018, from the College of Arts & Sciences with degrees in anthropology and Latin American and Latino Studies

    Additional Awards:

    • Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship (2017) to Peru.

Inspired By

Julie Peteet – her sincerity and calm demeanor, along with her professionalism, instilled in me the confidence I needed to move forward with and endure the challenges of the application process.

Hometown information

  • Hometown:

    Louisville, Kentucky

  • High school:

    Walden School (2006)