Fellowships Annual Winners Released for 2025-2026
Each year Middlebury students and alumni receive nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships for research opportunities, graduate study and independent projects. Fellowships in the CTLR has released their annual report of recipients.
Below is a list of recipients as of July 2026 with the links to related Communications articles when available.
CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, the Critical Language Scholarship Program is a fully funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students, with the goal of broadening the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages. More info
Claire Zhang ‘27 (Economics), Advanced Japanese (declined)
J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT GRANT
The Fulbright US Student Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the United States and other countries. Fulbright Grants enable graduating seniors and young alumni to undertake research or advanced study or teach English as a second language (ETA) for up to one year in a foreign country. Note: this list reflects those who were offered Fulbright grants this year; not all grant recipients have accepted their awards. More info and News release
Celeste Alden ‘25.5 (Spanish/Earth and Climate Science), ETA/Mexico
Celia Barabanov ‘26 ((International and Global Studies/History), ETA/Mexico
Zane Barnwell ‘26 (International Politics and Economics/Arabic), ETA/Morocco
Nora Brown ‘24 (Geography), S/R Germany
Brooke Dolan ‘26 (Neuroscience), ETA/Spain
Ignacio Gamero ‘26 (Political Science), Binational Business Program/Mexico
Anna Krouse ‘25.5 (Statistics/Earth and Climate Science), ETA, Czech Republic
Oliver Loeser ‘26 (Political Science) S/R Serbia
Laura McDow ‘26 (International and Global Studies), ETA/Germany
Ana Neaves ‘24 (Spanish/Portuguese), ETA/Mexico
William Reed ‘23.5 (English), ETA/Greece
Nikki Sadat ‘24 (International and Global Studies), ETA/Spain
Alternates
Cleo Baldoumas ‘24.5 (Biology), S/R Greece
Rebecca Dorian ‘26 (Philosophy), ETA/Spain
Victoria Fawcett ‘26 (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry), S/R Spain
Diana Lobo Alvarado ‘26 (Independent Scholar/Spanish), ETA/Honduras
GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP
Goldwater Scholarships recognize excellence in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. Sophomores and juniors receive one- or two-year scholarships for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, room and board, up to $7,500 per year. More info and News release
Noel Schlageter ‘26.5 (Biology/Earth and Climate Science)
Francis Cataldo ‘27 (Computer Science/Math)
LAFAYETTE FELLOWSHIP
The Lafayette Fellowship is designed to support the next generation of young leaders with a strong interest in the US-France transatlantic relationship, and funds one year of master’s-level study in France for up to 30 outstanding American students. More info
Benjamin Sindell ‘26 (History of Art and Architecture/Political Science)
NSF GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
The National Science Foundation (NSF) promotes careers in science, math, and engineering. The award provides funding for up to three years of graduate study leading to a master’s or doctoral degree. More info and News release
Jack Barnhart ‘25.5 (Biology), Life Sciences - Systematics and Biodiversity
Max Adli Chalfin-Jacobs ‘25 (Environmental Studies/Biology), Life Sciences - Systematics and Biodiversity
Isabelle Edmondson ‘23 (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), Engineering - Biomedical Engineering
Claire Ellerbrook ‘26 (Biology), Life Sciences - Ecology
Gardner W. Olson ‘22 (Biology and Education Studies), STEM Education and Learning Research - Science Education
Gabriella J. Roelofs ‘24 (Environmental Studies/Chemistry), Geosciences - Earth System Science
Allison Brewster Suddaby ‘22 (Biology), Life Sciences - Microbial Biology
Spencer Grady Welsh ‘24 (Biology), Life Sciences - Ecology
Honorable Mention
Lisa Brady ‘23 (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), Life Sciences - Ecology
Asha Kannan ‘26 (Biology and Earth and Climate Science), Life Sciences - Ecology
Adelaide L. Mahler ‘23 (Biology), Life Sciences - Environmental Biology
Aiden Pape ‘24.5 (Computer Science), Geosciences - Computationally Intensive Research
Kayley Jane Porter ‘25 (Biology), Life Sciences - Ecology
Matia Whiting ‘19 (Environmental Studies/Biology), Geosciences - Paleoclimate
Max K. Zeltsar ‘24.5 (Biology), Life Sciences - Evolutionary Biology
PRINCETON IN AFRICA
Princeton in Africa is a non-profit affiliate of Princeton University that develops young leaders as they contribute to some of the most impactful organizations on the African continent. In 26 years, this program has placed over 750 Fellows with more than 130 organizations in 37 African countries. Our Fellows, through their work, have made contributions to Africa’s institutions in the areas of Business and Economic Development, Education & Youth Capacity Building, Public & Community Health, and so much more. More info and News release
Ben Rosmarin ‘25.5 (Environmental Studies)
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is awarded to outstanding college juniors who are committed to a career in public service, have excelled academically and demonstrated strong leadership. Approximately 55-60 scholars are selected annually and awarded up to $30,000 for graduate or professional study. More info and News release
Addison Lentzner ‘27 (Sociology/Black Studies)
SAMVID SCHOLARSHIP
The Samvid Scholars program empowers mission-driven graduate students with exceptional track records of impact to lead transformative change for society through leadership development, community, and financial support. More info
Samara Gordon Wexler ‘23.5 (English)
THOMAS J. WATSON FELLOWSHIP
Watson Fellowships enable seniors of unusual promise to engage in focused independent study and travel abroad after graduation. The award is $30,000. Up to 50 Fellows are selected from the 40 participating colleges. More info and News release
Lucas Nerbonne ‘25.5 (Earth and Climate Sciences)
YENCHING ACADEMY FELLOWSHIP
The Yenching Academy of Peking University offers full fellowships for top students around the world to pursue an intensive program of interdisciplinary classroom and field study—in English—of Chinese history and culture, as well as current issues in China’s development, leading to a Masters in China Studies. More info and News release
Nicolas Woreth ‘26 (International Politics and Economics)