The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $15,000 stipend to graduating college seniors to pursue a meaningful public service activity. Frimpong will develop a youth entrepreneurship program in Gbulahagu, Ghana, that she named EntrepreYearn.

Alvarez will pursue graduate studies in global epidemiology leading to a Master of Public Health degree with the support from the Elsie M. Stouffer 1924 Fellowship.

The Critical Language Scholarship Program is a two-month summer study-abroad opportunity for students to learn one of 15 languages essential to America’s engagement with the world.

Grinnell College shares the successes of students that have received over 200 awards and recognitions.

Four seniors and one alumna have received Fulbright U.S. Student Grants for the 2018-2019 grant year.

Rachel Bass ’19 and Timothy Burnette ’19 were selected for their academic achievements. The award was designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering.

Each recipient receives $30,000 for a postgraduate year of study and travel abroad.

They will use the prestigious grants to support international study, research, and teaching.

In summer immersion programs, Hannah Hwang ’18 will study Korean in South Korea; Emily Howe ’16 will study Swahili in Tanzania.

Ayala aims to earn a Master of Public Administration and influence education policy.