This year, two students were selected for a Donald C. and Margery S. Hellmann Scholarship.
This annual award provides a $5,000 stipend to support the education and training of Jackson School undergraduates with demonstrated excellence in international studies, clear interest in a career in international affairs, and a strong and creative commitment to promoting the international public good.
We recently sat down with these students and asked them about their path to the University of Washington and the Jackson School, as well as how the Hellmann award will support their learning interests, favorite classes, advice to prospective Jackson School students, and more.
Meet Safaa Turner-Rahman, B.A. International Studies, 2025
Safaa Turner-Rahman
“The Jackson School has equipped me with a robust set of skills that I am confident will serve me well in a future career in foreign service, particularly focused in South Asia. Through my courses, I have developed both in-depth content knowledge and practical expertise.”
Hometown: Pullman, Washington
Meet Fern Hinrix, B.A. International Studies, 2025
Fern Hinrix
“I am very grateful to the Hellmann family and the Jackson School faculty for supporting me in pursuing my goal of working in the field of international affairs. Scholarships like the Hellmann Award are essential for making the international affairs field more accessible and encouraging young global thinkers.”
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
