University of Minnesota Morris student Catherine Van Wey ’26 has advanced to the semifinalist stage for a Fulbright grant.
The English and Spanish major from Maple Grove has applied to the English Teaching Assistant (ETA) program.
The ETA program places Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to the local English teachers. The age and academic level of their students will vary by country and particular assignment, ranging from kindergarten to university level. Their duties include helping teach English language skills and engaging in community projects while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S.
Making it to the semi-finalist round is a significant accomplishment in the Fulbright competition and means that the applications have been forwarded by the Fulbright National Screening Committee to the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in the host country for final review. Finalists will be notified later this spring, with the timing of notifications varying by country.
Two additional UMN Morris students applied for Fulbrights: William Peterson ’26, Morris, to be an ETA in Italy, and Victoria Dorscher ’26, Harwood, ND, to have a Fulbright/University College Dublin Master’s program experience.
About Fulbright
Operated by the U.S. Department of State to promote cultural exchange, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for participants to study, pursue research or teach English abroad. It is the most prestigious international exchange program in the world, with more than 140 countries participating. Learn more at us.fulbrightonline.org.