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Madison Shelby ’21 Named Fulbright Award Recipient
Madison Shelby ‘21, a 2025 cum laude graduate of High Point University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2025.
She will serve as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in South Korea, where she will draw on her academic background in Elementary Education and her passion for cross-cultural learning.
During her time at High Point University, Madison distinguished herself as a leader and educator. She served as a French tutor, completed a year-long student teaching placement in a fourth-grade classroom, and held multiple leadership roles—including serving as president of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Her Fulbright placement will allow her to teach English while also leading discussions on American culture, such as civil rights and the experiences of Black Americans.
The Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange initiative, operates in partnership with over 160 countries. Since its founding in 1946, the program has supported nearly 450,000 participants in fostering mutual understanding and collaboration across borders. Fulbright alumni include Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and global leaders in every field.
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The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.