This spring, the Jackson School connected with the recipients of our academic scholarships; through these conversations, we discovered their academic passions and learned how these scholarships will play a crucial role in helping them achieve their goals and drive innovation in international studies.
Crawford Endowed Scholarship
Alice Bruil
Meet Alice Bruil, B.A. International Studies, 2025
“I feel that the Jackson School has prepared me to understand anyone despite language barriers, lack of technical knowledge, or imposter syndrome. The cross-cultural skills I have gained can be translated across many fields; however, I plan to use these skills in a career related to humanitarian action.”
Hometown: Sumner, Washington
Annika Sturgeon
Ivy Hovey Fitch Endowed Scholarship
Meet Annika Sturgeon, B.A. International Studies, 2025
“The Jackson School has shown me the value of asking thoughtful questions and seeking understanding in complex spaces. That mindset — combined with persistence and openness — can take you further than you imagine.”
Hometown: Redmond, Washington
Neal and Helen Fosseen Endowed Scholarship in International Studies
Jaya Field
Meet Jaya Field, B.A. International Studies and Law, Societies & Justice, 2026
“I am excited to use this award toward the Jackson School study abroad program in Rome this spring quarter. Within the international studies major, my regional concentration is Europe, so doing my Task Force in Rome is well-suited for my academic and personal goals.”
Hometown: Evanston, Illinois
Jonathan & Helen Louise Noyes Language Scholarship
Isabelle Huelin
Meet Isabelle Huelin, B.A. International Studies (Asia), 2026
“I plan to pursue employment in the Asian policy space, and with Korean language skills and a robust understanding of East Asia — developed with the help of this award — I will be better able to actively analyze the political, cultural, and economic environment. These skills will be invaluable in the policy space and allow me to stand out as a policy analyst.”
Hometown: Farmington, Connecticut
