Jessica Langley, who received her master of fine arts degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in May, has earned a Fulbright Scholarship to study and pursue her artistic interests in Iceland.

Langley, a native of Mansfield, Ohio, will travel to Iceland for the upcoming academic year to study the country's landscape, particularly its natural formations, and create art inspired by her surroundings.

Langley, who received her master's in painting and printmaking from the VCU School of the Arts, will study the contemporary concept of landscape and nature in Iceland and how it impacts Icelandic art.

She is the fourth VCU student to receive a Fulbright Scholarship in three years.

Established in 1946, Fulbright scholarships aim to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of people, knowledge and skills. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Fulbright scholarships provide funding for students, scholars and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching and teaching in elementary and secondary schools.

"VCU is excited to have another Fulbright Student Scholarship recipient this year," said Jeff Wing, national scholarship coordinator in the Honors College at VCU. "Jessica has a real passion for the art that develops from natural landscape formations. This experience will be very meaningful for her."