Office of the Spokesperson
President Biden Announces Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows
September 16, 2024
President Joseph R. Biden announced on Saturday that the Department of State selected 29 Fulbright U.S. Students as Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows. In his remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards dinner, President Biden detailed the importance of this new Fulbright opportunity for Americans. Established with the direction and support of the U.S. Congress, these fellowships honor the legacy of the late John Lewis, civil rights leader and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and promotes understanding of the history and tenets of nonviolent civil rights movements in a global context. The Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows represent the talent and diversity of the United States with a range of backgrounds and academic disciplines.
Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows will conduct research in over 23 countries during the 2024-25 academic year, investigating topics relevant to nonviolent civil rights movements. Fellows will join a distinct community of Fulbrighters who will participate in dedicated opportunities including a lecture series, leadership training, professional development activities, and a capstone seminar. These tailored activities are in addition to, and complement, the Fellows’ Fulbright projects. The fellowship furthers the Fulbright Program’s goal to increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries, as well as supporting democratic principles and civil rights throughout the world.
