Ambassador Baxter: “The scholars and educators who earn Fulbright Scholarship Program travel and research grants will lead our two countries into the future. These investments in education and teacher exchanges ensure that our most valuable resource – Uruguayan and American young people – can realize the potential of their countries, and themselves.”

In recognition of its success and very hard work, U.S. Ambassador Frank Baxter extended his congratulations to Uruguay’s Fulbright Commission on the occasion of its end-of-the-year board meeting here tomorrow.

“’Spectacular’ is how I describe the range of Fulbright funded scholarship programs in Uruguay. Uruguayan and American academics and experts are working here and in the United States on projects ranging from organic farming to environmental studies, engineering, rock & roll, and Uruguayan perceptions of the United States,” said Ambassador Baxter.

“Sixty-four Uruguayan scholars and educators have participated in Fulbright exchanges in 2007, and 66 Americans came to Uruguay during that same period on similar programs. Most Fulbright exchanges involved educators who visited our respective countries for short, three-week periods, though some scholars are pursuing graduate and advanced research projects that will take several years to complete,” he added.

Ambassador Baxter said he hopes to see all U.S.-Uruguayan exchange programs grow, to enable students and young people from both countries prepare for the employment and research opportunities of the future.

 
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