Office of Prestigious Awards News

The students will study in world regions underrepresented in study abroad — immersing themselves in languages considered critical to U.S. national security.

The program recognizes and supports students who are pursuing full-time, research-based graduate degrees in STEM and who have demonstrated potential to be high-achieving scientists and engineers.

The university has been recently recognized for its high enrollment and awarding of degrees to Hispanic students, as well as being a leader among Hispanic Serving Institutions engaged in a federal international exchange program.

The award provides students who otherwise may not have the resources to study abroad an opportunity to do so.

This year’s honorees includes a student who has earned the honor for the second time, one who has studied at-risk patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and another who aims to make an impact in space.

Five Fulbright recipients are about to spread out around the globe to close gaps in learning and languages — and to extend UCF’s mission to power potential.

UCF alum Chris Clifford ’21 is determined to help cure Type 1 diabetes, the disease that once sent him into hiding.

Professor Peter Delfyett — UCF’s first current UCF faculty member to earn the honor — will be inducted during a livestreamed ceremony Saturday, Oct. 2, at noon. Click here to watch.

The Burnett Honors Scholars will be recognized at the foundation’s gala Aug. 14 in Orlando.