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Four UNG seniors, graduates named Fulbright scholars

University of North Georgia senior Melissa Silva was one of 13 students at the university selected as semifinalists for Fulbright scholarships with hopes of studying abroad. Silva has now been named a Fulbright scholar. - photo by Scott Rogers

02152019 FULBRIGHT 1.jpg — University of North Georgia senior Melissa Silva was one of 13 students at the university selected as semifinalists for Fulbright scholarships with hopes of studying abroad. Silva has now been named a Fulbright scholar. - photo by Scott Rogers

It took some prodding to get Melissa Silva to even apply for the prestigious Fulbright Program, but a nudge in the right direction has paid off big time.