Vanessa Lusa
Scholarships and fellowships advisor for master's program applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $105 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Fulbright Scholar; Fulbright Mentor; Finland Scholar; Master's in education, Finland; Duke undergraduate degree in Public Policy |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
Vanessa Lusa is an advisor who coaches applicants for prestigious scholarships, fellowships and master's programs. She won a Fulbright to Spain and later mentored 26 incoming Fulbright Scholars in La Rioja. She holds a master's in education from Finland and studied Public Policy at Duke. She also taught first grade in Oakland and led student travel programs for high schoolers. She coaches in English and Spanish.
What Vanessa helps with
Vanessa helps clients go after big scholarship, fellowship and master's program goals. She uses learning science and research to guide the work.
- Applying for prestigious scholarships
- Applying for fellowships
- Choosing and applying to master's programs
- Preparing for Fulbright applications
- Adjusting to study or life in another country
Background and qualifications
Vanessa was a Rotary Youth Scholar to Spain and studied Public Policy at Duke. She returned to Spain as a Fulbright Scholar and later served as a Culture and Pedagogy Mentor, supporting 26 incoming La Rioja Fulbright Scholars. She taught bilingual first grade in Oakland Unified School District from 2020 to 2022. She earned her master's in education in Finland. She directed international summer programs for Putney Student Travel and worked on a Student Congress across 11 European universities with Una Europa. She now co-founds Little Language Labs.
Vanessa Lusa pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching for scholarships and fellowships
- One-on-one coaching for master's programs
- Coaching in English
- Coaching in Spanish
- Chat before starting
Vanessa Lusa reviews
Vanessa Lusa has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Fulbright Scholar and in-country Fulbright mentor who also holds a master's in education from Finland.
Best for applicants aiming at Fulbright-style scholarships or master's programs who want coaching in English or Spanish.
Common questions
How much does Vanessa Lusa charge?
Coaching with Vanessa runs $70 to $105 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Vanessa Lusa help with?
Vanessa Lusa helps with applying for prestigious scholarships, applying for fellowships, choosing and applying to master's programs and preparing for Fulbright applications.
Does Vanessa Lusa coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Vanessa Lusa have reviews?
Vanessa Lusa has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Vanessa Lusa certified?
Vanessa Lusa lists: Fulbright Scholar; Fulbright Mentor; Finland Scholar; Master's in education, Finland; Duke undergraduate degree in Public Policy.
Can I talk with Vanessa before I start?
Yes. You can send her a message to chat before you get started.
How do I contact Vanessa Lusa?
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