2017 frederick douglass global scholars cohort

2017 Frederick Douglass Fellows

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London Fellows

This 2017 cohort of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows (FDGFs) traveled to London for a 4-week 3-credit study abroad experience.  

  • Georgina Aguilar, University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Brennan Edwards, Lincoln University of Missouri
  • Trey Hawkins, Howard University
  • Chinwendu Maduegbunam, Fayetteville State University
  • Vincent Owoseni, Paul Quinn College
  • Mayra "Kahori" Vidana Sanchez, University of Texas in El Paso
  • Zakiya Smith, North Carolina Central University
  • Meghan Sowersby, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
  • Katherine Tran, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Peire Wilson, LaGuardia Community College

Learn about the 2017 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship in London

Student Reflections

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Brennan Edwards, Lincoln University of Missouri

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Georgina Aguilar, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Chinwendu Maduegbunam, Fayetteville State University

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Mayra "Kahori" Vidana Sanchez, University of Texas in El Paso

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Zakiya Smith, North Carolina Central University

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Meghan Sowersby, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

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Katherine Tran, University of Texas at San Antonio

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10 Fellowships Awarded

Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

Meritorious individuals who demonstrate high academic achievement, possess exemplary communication skills, display the hallmarks of self-determination, exhibit characteristics of bold leadership, and have a history of service to others