University of Utah Department of Theatre alumna Hannah Salas (BFA Musical Theatre Program '24, BA History '24) is one of four U students who have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the coming academic year.
Salas aims to combine her academic training in the history and language of Germany, teaching and musical theatre experience, and ability to build connections with diverse groups to teach English in Germany.
“It is a privilege to be able to live, work and learn in another country, and I am so thankful and thrilled that Fulbright has selected me for this award," Salas said. "I know that I will be able to make an impact as an English teacher in Germany, and I am certain that I will return to the United States with a broader world view and a strengthened ability to teach students of all backgrounds.”
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this nationally competitive program supports academic exchanges between the United States and over 140 countries around the world. Selected program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research or serve as English teaching assistants abroad. For additional information, see us.fulbrightonline.org.
All U Fulbright recipients received application support from the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships. For this application cycle, the U submitted 26 applications. Twelve of those applicants were named as semi-finalists. The cohort of four recipients represents six schools and colleges, including the College of Fine Arts, the College of Humanities, the College of Social and Behavioral Science, the David Eccles School of Business, the Honors College and the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.
Excerpted from original post by Susan Anderson - Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships