Kuwait
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
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As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) taking place from July 7 to 9, 2026. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.MENA@iie.org.
- Contact Information
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U.S. Embassy Kuwait
P.O. Box 77
Safat 13001
Tel: 00-(965) 2259-1001, 00-(965) 2538-6562
Fax: 00-(965) 2538-0282
Email (General): paskuwaitm@state.gov
Email (American Citizen Services): kuwaitACS@state.gov
Website: https://kw.usembassy.gov/U.S. Embassy on Social Media: @usembassyq8
IIE U.S. Scholar Program Advisors
https://fulbrightscholars.org/fulbright-us-scholar-program-advisors
IIE U.S. Student Program Advisors
- Country Information
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- Kuwait Country Handbook
- State Department Country Information – Kuwait
- State Department Factsheet - Kuwait
- U.S. Embassy Kuwait Country Information
- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
- State Department Travel – Kuwait
All finalized participants will receive a Country Handbook prior to their Pre-Departure Orientation. Once received, please review the handbook in its entirety, as it will contain important country and Post specific information for your Program.
- Alum Contacts
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We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.
Irene Gibson
Fulbright Student Alumnus
Email: Igibson246@gmail.comGraham Steffen
Fulbright Student Alumnus
Email: gsteff@umich.eduDaniel Tavanna
Fulbright Student Alumnus
Email: danieltavana@gmail.comHasna Mukhtar
Fulbright Student Alumnus
Email: HMokhtar@clarku.eduNorman Lewis
Fulbright Student Alumnus
Email: nlewis@jou.ufl.edu
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