Barclay’s six-week summer program will allow him to study at the three different universities during that time, where he’ll learn about Welsh culture, history and more. He said he is particularly interested in studying in Wales because of his desire to see how Welsh citizens have adapted to deindustrialization and responded to the emergence of sustainable energy sources.
“For my first time traveling out of the country, I’m excited to go to Wales and learn about the United Kingdom’s culture and economy. I’m thrilled to be the first student from Marshall University to receive this honor and to bring back lessons from Wales to West Virginia and my hometown of Frostburg, Maryland,” Barclay said. “I’m grateful to Marshall University and the Society of Yeager Scholars for giving me the tools to be a competitive applicant and to the Office of National Scholarships for introducing me to this opportunity.”
The U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission is the only bilateral, transatlantic scholarship program, offering awards and summer programs for study or research in any field, at any accredited U.S. or U.K. university. The commission is part of the Fulbright program conceived by Sen. J William Fulbright in the aftermath of World War II to promote leadership, learning and empathy between nations through educational exchange.
The commission selects participants through a rigorous application and interview process. In making these awards the commission looks not only for academic excellence but a focused application, a range of extracurricular and community activities, demonstrated ambassadorial skills, a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and a plan to give back to the recipient’s home country upon returning.
Fulbright Summer Institutes cover all participant costs. In addition, Fulbright summer participants receive a distinctive support and cultural education program including visa processing, a comprehensive pre-departure orientation, enrichment opportunities in country, a re-entry session and opportunity to join Fulbright alumni networks.
For additional information, contact Mallory Carpenter, program manager of national scholarships at Marshall University, by phone at 304-541-8142, or by e-mail at mallory.carpenter@marshall.edu.