Prominent Fulbright Scholars of the Past

A Tradition of Excellence

Fulbright alumni have achieved distinction in government, science, the arts, business, philanthropy, education, and athletics.

  •  from 13 countries have been awarded the Nobel Prize
  • 29 alumni are MacArthur Foundation Fellows
  • 80 alumni have received 
  •  have served as heads of state or government

Prominent Fulbright alumni include:

  • Gary Conille, Former Prime Minister of Haiti;
  • John Hope Franklin, noted American historian and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient;
  • Muhammad Yunus, founder, Grameen Bank, and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize recipient;
  • Juan Manuel Santos, president of Colombia;
  • Riccardo Giacconi, physicist and 2002 Nobel Laureate;
  • Amar Gopal Bose, founder, Bose Corporation;
  • Ren茅e Fleming, soprano; and
  • Daniel Libeskind, architect.
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Mailing Address
Center for International Services and Programs
2121 Euclid Avenue, BH 412
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Campus Location
Center for International Services and Programs
1899 E. 22nd St. BH 412
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-687-3910