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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 June 23 to 25, 2026. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.WHA@iie.org.

Contact Information

Embassy of the United States
Kilómetro 5 1/2 (5.5) Carretera Sur
Managua, Nicaragua
Tel: +505-2252-7100 x 7342/7609/7696
Website: ni.usembassy.gov

Points of Contact

Carlsky Belizaire
Cultural Affairs Officer
Email: BelizaireC@state.gov 

Willy Castillo
Established Opinion Leaders Specialist
Email: CastilloWE@state.gov

Geilin Castro
Professional Exchanges Coordinator
Email: CastroGJ@state.gov 

Country Information

 

Alum Contacts

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. Please consult the Fulbright Grantee Directory for recent alumni.

Additional Resources

The U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua is always willing to connect you with other educational institutions in the country to extend your experience and/or strengthen your research.

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