Message From the Board Chair As the Fulbright Canada Board Chair, it is my privilege to formally acknowledge and congratulate the students and scholars who successfully competed for a prestigious Fulbright Canada award in 2020-2021. Their drive, ambition, and vision – not to mention their incredible accomplishments – are genuinely impressive, especially under the circumstances. Fulbright Canada grantees represent the best and brightest in our two countries. We need to engage them more than ever. Given the global health emergency, several extraordinary individuals who won Fulbright grants had to defer or decline their awards through no fault of their own. I am confident, though, that their paths will lead to remarkable accomplishments.
Daniel McCarthy I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and Board Chair thank my colleagues on the Fulbright Canada Board of Directors for their unwavering support for the program and their commitment to our mission. The board is a talented, diverse, and dedicated group of individuals from government, the university community, and the private sector whose leadership is a testament to our collective willingness to invest in the future and our ability to navigate even the most challenging circumstances. I would like to thank our many partners, especially the two governments. Their commitment to the program speaks to their belief in the next generation. Moreover, their added support and ongoing flexibility allowed us to focus not just on the professional side of the program but on the health, welfare, and safety of our entire community. Moreover, they worked with us to find ways to engage underrepresented populations and support the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. It is my pleasure to serve as the Fulbright Canada Board Chair. I enjoy working with this group of exceptional educators, business professionals, and senior government officials. We are proud to support the work of the outstanding Fulbright Canada management team under the leadership of Dr. Michael Hawes.
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