Emily Mullins Awarded Robertson Fellowship from the Bush School of Government and Public Service

COLLEGE STATION, TX (10/26/2012)(readMedia)-- Emily Mullins from College Station, Texas was awarded a prestigious Robertson Fellowship from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Mullins is a first year student in the Masters Program in International Affairs.

Robertson Fellowships are awarded to students who have shown exceptional academic achievement and service during their undergraduate education. When added to funds normally provided to Bush School students, the Robertson Fellowship covers approximately all expenses associated with completing a master's degree over two years. In addition to the financial support, the Robertson Foundation also helps graduates secure federal employment as well as internships, often by linking current Fellows to Robertson alumni.

Established by the family of the late philanthropists Charles and Marie Robertson and named in their honor, the Foundation's mission is to strengthen the United States by supporting educational and training programs for men and women who will enter government service. The program was recently extended at the Bush School through 2017-2018.

"We're very pleased that the Robertson Foundation has extended its generous support for the fellowship program at the Bush School," said Sam Kirkpatrick, executive associate dean. "As in the past, each of our Robertson Fellows more than meets the Foundation's criteria. Their academic achievements are impressive and are enhanced by the broad range of experiences they have had during and after their undergraduate education," he added.

Emily Mullins, a 2012 magna cum laude graduate from Texas A&M University, earned a B.A. in International Studies-arts and culture, with minors in art and architecture history and Hispanic culture. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Beta Kappa, and was an Undergraduate Research Scholar. An avid equestrian, she competes in dressage and volunteers for the Brazos Association for Classical Horsemanship and for the Gallop Foundation, where she teaches riding to underprivileged youths. In 2011, she studied in Spain, managing an equestrian facility while improving her Spanish. She is currently working on a paper about political street art of separatist movements in Galicia.