Posted on May 21: Killam Fellowship paves way for outstanding student

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/killam.jpg” caption=”Theresa Enright”]A prestigious Killam Fellowship is helping pave the way for McMaster honours arts & science student Theresa Enright.

Enright was awarded $5,000 to study at the American University in Washington D.C. in the 2004/05 winter semester, an opportunity she says will help her towards a career in international diplomacy or law.

“I am really honoured to be chosen for this scholarship and think that it's a fantastic opportunity for personal and academic growth,” she says of the cross-border undergraduate scholarship and exchange program. “One of the goals of the award is to foster relations between Canada and the United States, and I am hoping that through the exchange, I will gain a greater understanding of the relationships that exist between these countries. As I will be living in Washington D.C., I will be able to witness the Canadian-American dynamic on a political level, but on a social and cultural level as well. I am considering a career in international law or diplomacy, and I hope that this exchange will help me on that path.”

Enright has an outstanding academic record and has been granted several awards recognizing her academic achievements. Upon completion of her degree, she intends to enroll in graduate school.

The Killam Fellowships Program provides exceptional students from select universities in Canada and the US with the opportunity to attend university in the other country for one semester or one year of their undergraduate career. The goal of the program is to increase mutual understanding between Canada and the University States through direct, persona involvement. It is the first program of its kind at this level between Canada and the United States.