Smith intends to work in educational programs for the victims of domestic violence in the Dominican Republic.
Walsh will travel to India to investigate human rights organizations and economic development.
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This year, recipients of the Rockefeller scholarships were selected from among 40 applicants nominated by their House Fellowships advisors.
On Friday, about a month after applications for the fellowship were due, applicants were assigned Saturday morning interviews. They were notified about whether they had won the fellowship later that afternoon.