OHIO: Ohio University Nationally Competitve Award Winners

		Matt Bush A College of Arts and Sciences junior from Twinsburg, Ohio, Matt is majoring in political science and pursuing an Asian studies certificate. A current ROTC member who aspires to a career as an intelligence officer, Matt has already completed two summer internships with the Inspector General’s Office in the Department of Defense. His Boren Scholarship education abroad experience will take him to China in the fall, where he will study at The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies. “China is one of the rising nations, and it’s going to play an increasingly important role in international affairs. Matt will be one of those Americans who are lucky enough to be familiar with the Chinese culture, but also to speak the Chinese language.” Bill Owens, associate professor and chair of classics and world religions Read more

		Sharlene Cleveland A College of Arts and Sciences sophomore from Euclid, Ohio, Sharlene is majoring in political science and German as well as working toward an African studies certificate. Her German Academic Exchange Service Scholarship will take her to Leipzig, Germany, where she will take courses and begin work on her senior thesis, which will address immigration issues. This scholarship award adds to Sharlene’s already impressive list of honors, which includes a McNair Scholarship and membership in the Sigma Alpha Lambda honors fraternity. After completing her undergraduate work, she plans to attend law school or graduate school in international studies. “Her study abroad will be a great asset. By exploring how Germany and Germans deal with the same problems that we as a society face in the U.S., she will gain deeper insight into both the strengths and weaknesses of our policies.” Hector Perla, assistant professor of political science Read more


	Our students are continuing an OHIO tradition of winning nationally competitive awards like the Fulbright, Goldwater, Mitchell, and Udall—which academically speaking is like winning Olympic Gold. As our academic community works together to build on a 200-year legacy of excellence, we salute the outstanding achievements of our students and the dedicated faculty members who support them in their remarkable endeavors. Congratulations—you make us all very proud!

Previously Featured OHIO Nationally Competitive Award Winners

Dan Albanese
Fulbright Award

Marie Braasch
Goldwater Scholarship

Catherine Cutcher
Fulbright Award

Helen Hauser
Fulbright Award

Angela Kilbane
Fulbright Award

Tim Lorek
Fulbright Award

Elizabeth Nalepa
Hollings Scholarship

David Porter
Fulbright Award

Christine Schultz
Goldwater Scholarship

Daniel Utrata
Fulbright Award

Jeff Waters
Hollings Scholarship

Ben Wegenhart
Goldwater Scholarship

Brenton Withers
Fulbright Award


	Related Links If you are a current Ohio University student and would like to learn more about competing for these scholarships, visit our Office of Nationally Competitive Awards online. If you are a prospective student and would like to find out more about the opportunities available at Ohio University, please visit our admissions Web site.

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