Milan Cvitkovic Awarded Fulbright Fellowship

2013 May 14

Milan Cvitkovic (Seattle, Wash. ) has been awarded the highly competitive Fulbright Fellowship to pursue graduate work abroad.

Cvitkovic is a chemistry and mathematics double major and plans to perform theoretical chemistry research at the National University of Singapore. He will work with Professor Ryan Bettens to begin the development of a quantum-mechanical, many-molecule model of water for use in molecular simulation.

"Honestly, my first feeling was relief that I could stop looking for a job for next year. That was quickly replaced by surprise and gratitude," said Cvitkovic. "I feel truly honored to have received the award and am utterly indebted to the many people who helped me through the application process."

Cvitkovic has employed his chemical skills as a chemistry research associate at Carleton for more than two years. He also credits "the coursework from our exceptional chemistry department."

The Fulbright United States Student Program is the largest United States exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. The program currently awards approximately 1,800 grants annually in all fields of study, and operates in more than 155 countries worldwide. The Fulbright Scholarship covers transportation to the host country, the cost of living there and health benefits.

It selects recipients based on many qualities including: academic record, personal qualifications, language preparation and advancing the Fulbright aim of promoting mutual understanding among nations through engagement in the host community.

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a small, private liberal arts college in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota, 45 miles south of Minneapolis/Saint Paul. Best known for its academic excellence and warm, welcoming campus community, Carleton offers 37 majors and 15 concentrations in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.