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) from June 24-27, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-May that will direct you to the PDO website where you can register for the event. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.EUR@iie.org.

Contact Information

Embassy of the United States, Public Affairs Section
ul. Samoilova 21
1000 Skopje
Tel: +389-2-310-2099
Email: ilazig@state.gov
Website: https://mk.usembassy.gov/

Point of Contact

Gazmend Ilazi, Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator
Email: ilazig@state.gov

Country Information

• State Department Country Information – North Macedonia
• State Department North Macedonia Factsheet
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• Country Handbook 
• Advice from Fulbright alumni
• Higher Education in North Macedonia - A report by the European Commission
• Read a 2011-2012 Fulbrighter's blog

Alum Contacts

We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resource for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.

• Jim Lofton
  Fulbright Scholar
  Email: jim.lofton12@gmail.com
   
• Chris Dolan
  Fulbright Scholar
  Email: dolan@lvc.edu
   
• Richard Hall
  Fulbright Student Researcher
  Email: richard.hall.1@vanderbilt.edu
   
• Tatum James
  Fulbright ETA
  Email: tljames5@asu.edu
   
• Kathleen Holmes-Smith
  Fulbright ETA
  Email: kholmessmith@yahoo.com

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