“The Madison Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for me to pass my interest in government and politics to my prospective students, as my professors have graciously passed such interest to me. I hope that
this experience will help me become an effective teacher and valuable resource for young students
seeking to understand the rights and privileges they enjoy. Ideally, this opportunity will enable me to
pursue future graduate research while playing an active role in the community.”
Colby graduated from UNH in 2005 with a dual major in political science and international affairs and was also a member of the University Honors Program. Since graduating, Colby has studied and taught in several South American countries and received the news that he won this fellowship while teaching English in South Korea.
He is currently a leader of a hike that is traversing the entire length of the Appalachian Trail.
The Madison Fellowship funds graduate education for students who wish to teach American history, government, and ethics at the secondary level.