Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Cheyanne Mumphrey

Mass resignations at prestigious scholarship board over Trump admin ‘interference’

Nearly all members of the board overseeing the prestigious Fulbright scholarships resigned on Wednesday, citing interference from the Trump administration in the selection of award recipients for the international exchange program.

In a statement published online, the board members accused the administration of overstepping its authority by denying awards to "a substantial number of people" who had already been selected to study and teach in the U.S. and abroad.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.