Nunn School students can also take advantage of a variety of funding and professional development opportunities offered through fellowships. Fellowships may be university-awarded, federally funded, or offered by independent organizations. Many are targeted to specific student groups or disciplines, and can be awarded based on academic need, academic record, or merit. Two examples of prominent, federally funded fellowship programs are mentioned below.
The Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 by the U.S. Department of State in order to promote “mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries in the world.” Fulbright grants are given to students to support their initiative to study, research, lecture, and teach in foreign countries.
Past Nunn School Winners
- Colby Mangels, 2011 Fulbright Winner
Mangels was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship in Switzerland. He graduated with a degree in International Affairs and Modern Languages. - John Akin, 2009 Fulbright Winner
During his Fulbright experience, Akin taught English in Indonesia. He graduated with a degree in Economics and International Affairs from Georgia Tech and is now attending law school at the University of Virginia.
Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
The PMF Program was initiated as an Executive Order by President Carter in 1977 to cultivate the top young leaders of the United States who are interested in a future in government. Students are driven by a sense of duty to America and by the ability to introduce new ideas to agencies in government to better serve citizens.
Past Nunn School Winners
- Rachael Lammers, 2007 PMF
Rachel Lammers worked in the U.S. Department of Commerce during her fellowship and completed rotations across the agency. She now works as an International Trade Specialist for the Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade in the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Additional information about various fellowships and fellowship recipients can be found at the Georgia Tech Fellowships Office.
