Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

Orientation Information

As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) taking place from July 7 to 8, 2025. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.AF@iie.org.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy, Public Diplomacy Section
P.O. Box 90
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: +(267) 395-3982 x2415
Website: https://bw.usembassy.gov/

Public Diplomacy Section
Fulbright Management Team POCs:

• Dominick Tao, Deputy Public Diplomacy Officer
  Email: TaoD@state.gov
  
• Nonhlanhla Ledimo, Emerging Voices Specialist
  Email: LedimoN@state.gov
  
• Naomi Tshosa, Established Opinion Leaders Program Specialist
  Email: TshosaNM@state.gov
  
• General Email Address
  FulbrightBotswana@state.gov@state.gov

The Public Diplomacy Section is located at the Central Business District,  Masa Center, in Gaborone. The U.S. Embassy is located on Embassy Drive in the Government Enclave.

For more information, see the first page of the country guidelines.

Country Information

• Fulbright Botswana Country Handbook
• U.S. Embassy in Botswana
• Embassy Facebook Page
• State Department: Country Information – Botswana
• State Department: U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheet – Botswana
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

 

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