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 July 15-18, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-June 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.AF@iie.org.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section
Route des Almadies, B.P. 49
Dakar, Senegal
Tel: +221 33 879 4849
Email: FulbrightSenegal@state.gov
Website: http://sn.usembassy.gov/

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

Points of Contact:

Mrs. Vanessa Arness

Cultural Affairs Officer

E-mail: arnessvl@state.gov

Phone: (+221) 33-879 4747

Cell: (+221) 78-638 0046

 

Mrs. Kiné Diakhaté

Emerging Voices Specialist

E-mail: Diakhatefk@state.gov

Phone: (+221)-33-879-4898

Cell: (+221) 77-988 7974 / 77333 3690

 

Mr. Adama Dieng

Emerging Voices Exchanges and Alumni Program Coordinator

E-mail: DiengAX@state.gov

Phone: (+221) 33-879 4000

Cell: (+221) 77-333 3707

 

Mrs. Aminata Fall Samb

Established Opinion Leaders

E-mail: SambAF@state.gov

Phone: (+221) 33-879 4000

Cell: (+221) 77-333 3687

 

Country Information

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

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.

Julia Liebell-McLean

2022-2023 ETA

Email: jel135@georgetown.edu

 

Talia Bugel

2022, Scholar

Email: bugelt@pfw.edu

 

Mari Teel

2023, ETA

Email: mariacteel@gmail.com

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