{"id":36459,"date":"2025-03-25T14:38:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/portfolio-academico\/fulbright-u-s-scholar-program\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T22:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:09:48","slug":"fulbright-u-s-scholar-program","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/en\/portfolio-academico\/fulbright-u-s-scholar-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-vng3uq-093f8952f2981291f4dfd3de643e9fca\">\n.avia-section.av-vng3uq-093f8952f2981291f4dfd3de643e9fca{\nbackground-color:#002b49;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-vng3uq-093f8952f2981291f4dfd3de643e9fca main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll 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.av-special-heading.av-ma40c6e6-6ffd73982aed0690f1b7a7f8782e6fb5 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ma40c6e6-6ffd73982aed0690f1b7a7f8782e6fb5 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program<\/h2><div class='av_custom_color av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>Teaching or research in Colombia for up to 6 months for U.S. academics with a doctorate.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  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av-9wfelmj-35243a7f9e32e410184c5423d67bd7dc menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-1' role='menuitem'><a href='#descripcion'  ><span class='avia-bullet'><\/span><span class='avia-menu-text'>Description of the exchange<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class='menu-item av-9bd4xkr-2a374fe44912e45108de8b5734ff41e3 menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-2' role='menuitem'><a href='#requisitos'  ><span class='avia-bullet'><\/span><span class='avia-menu-text'>Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class='menu-item av-8wlpf0b-668094a93d4ae82e69971f14bf4916dd menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-3' role='menuitem'><a href='#beneficios'  ><span class='avia-bullet'><\/span><span class='avia-menu-text'>Benefits<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class='menu-item av-8lprrh7-c526d76ff676b88f7597b1d24210f268 menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-4' role='menuitem'><a href='#pasoapaso'  ><span class='avia-bullet'><\/span><span class='avia-menu-text'>Step by step<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div 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https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-US-Scholar-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Web-US-Scholar-564x705.png 564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-c1zaknv-2c2b9fa6cd9fb3f3226ccec1bbd77fbe av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8gs0do5-53f89447903c476ad50c1ee58b1e5fa5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Program description<\/h3>\n<p>The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant offers U.S. citizens the opportunity to teach, conduct research, participate in conferences and seminars, and perform other academic activities at higher education institutions, research centers, NGOs, or public institutions in Colombia for a period of 3 to 6 months.<\/p>\n<p>The Fulbright Commission is particularly interested in receiving applications related to the following major areas, which have been defined as strategic by the Colombian Government within the framework of the National Development Plan for the 2022-2026 period and U.S. and Colombian academic interests:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Technology, and Data Science<\/li>\n<li>STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)<\/li>\n<li>Territorial Planning and Water Management (including water quality, availability, governance, and infrastructure)<\/li>\n<li>Food Security and Biotechnology (including agricultural productivity, transformation of the agricultural sector, and efficient supply chains)<\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (fostering innovation, business development, and sustainable growth)<\/li>\n<li> National Security<\/li>\n<li>Public Health<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>During their stay in Colombia, the grantee must deliver at least one public lecture or presentation on their research topic. Applicants <strong>must include a letter of invitation from the host institution in Colombia as part of their application.<\/strong> During their stay, Fulbright scholars can conduct research, develop fieldwork, advise professors and students, participate in teaching activities, and contribute to workshops and seminars, among other activities. <\/p>\n<p>Grant dates must be clearly indicated in the application and in the letter of invitation. The grant period must be a whole number of months. Selected candidates are encouraged to begin their stay between late September and early October to facilitate travel to Colombia. The end date will be at the discretion of each U.S. grantee. Changes or postponements to the grant period are not permitted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_2'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-36459'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><div  class='flex_column av-j58h6rm-5424da99d98781c4301717d188b20fd6 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ilgj1ky-fcb022979b3d1e66eb28da2773b6c3fb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Applicant profile<\/h3>\n<p>U.S. citizen* interested in conducting academic activities in Colombia, including teaching, research, participation in conferences and seminars, as well as collaborating with higher education institutions, research centers, NGOs, or public institutions to share knowledge, develop innovative projects, and strengthen academic and professional cooperation between both countries.<\/p>\n<p>*Residents or dual nationals may also participate<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bgavkwr-6ef203d63f5bb7f81249f2438c0809f1 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><div  class='avia-video av-mlmcx7jw-d73eb537a5fa111f0ce465aba959bed9 avia-video-16-9 av-no-preview-image avia-video-load-always av-lazyload-immediate av-lazyload-video-embed'  itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/youtu.be\/i38yc-kHp1c?si=h4CVqGBkXe8jqOtz'><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Charles Eagleton - Fulbright U.S. Scholar  2018\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i38yc-kHp1c?feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-57uinuj-8ccc26be568618b8930752f50aabf02f\">\n.avia-section.av-57uinuj-8ccc26be568618b8930752f50aabf02f .av-extra-border-element .av-extra-border-inner{\nbackground-color:#f8f8f8;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='beneficios'  class='avia-section av-57uinuj-8ccc26be568618b8930752f50aabf02f main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll av-arrow-down-section container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-36459'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-4pkmoe3-2877d2804c83220030b12bc9ba45787b sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-4pkmoe3-2877d2804c83220030b12bc9ba45787b av_one_half  avia-builder-el-15  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-bottom  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8gs30x9-87621e6d1749a697788034f8d9983bcb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Grant Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Monthly stipend.<\/li>\n<li>Allowance to cover travel expenses. Along with the first stipend payment, the grantee will receive an allowance to cover the cost of international economy class airfare (round trip). <\/li>\n<li>Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) medical benefits plan.<\/li>\n<li>Assistance in the visa application process.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring and advising by the Fulbright Commission during the period of stay in the country.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-arrival orientation to Colombia.<\/li>\n<li>\u25cf Special grant benefit: During their grant period, Fulbright grantees in the Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) region may apply for a short-term regional travel grant for activities such as workshops, seminars, presentations, conferences, performances, exhibitions, curricular advising, and similar projects at institutions in eligible countries in the WHA region. This program covers travel expenses to and from the destination; accommodation may be offered by the host institution. More information available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/fulbright.org.uy\/regional-travel-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regional Travel Program website.<\/a>  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note: No additional allowance is provided for grantees traveling with dependents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-4ea3wjf-90918e5c7dbc7c801ab3fedfecfc7843 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-bottom  '     ><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><div class='av-extra-border-element border-extra-arrow-down'><div class='av-extra-border-outer'><div class='av-extra-border-inner'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-pii597-44da0f577ab7b49e88f4dd8a8fd25fa1\">\n.avia-section.av-pii597-44da0f577ab7b49e88f4dd8a8fd25fa1 .av-extra-border-element .av-extra-border-inner{\nbackground-color:#003da5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='requisitos'  class='avia-section av-pii597-44da0f577ab7b49e88f4dd8a8fd25fa1 alternate_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll av-arrow-down-section container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-36459'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-i8ctazm-f81edb30126d5a28d3bf80384aac716a sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-i8ctazm-f81edb30126d5a28d3bf80384aac716a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-19  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-bottom  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-hkre682-8c6dfbb6b1c452fd9239e07cca6e141f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>To be eligible for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant, the applicant must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. citizens with Colombian-U.S. dual nationality are eligible.<\/li>\n<li>Residence in the host country is permitted the year prior to the grant.<\/li>\n<li>Grantees with dual nationality must enter the country with a Colombian passport, according to Colombian law.<\/li>\n<li>Independently manage their affiliation with a university, institute, or accredited research organization in Colombia.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.<\/li>\n<li>Letter of invitation required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on eligibility requirements, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/fulbrightscholars.org\/us-scholar-awards.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/fulbrightscholars.org\/us-scholar-awards.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><div class='av-extra-border-element border-extra-arrow-down'><div class='av-extra-border-outer'><div class='av-extra-border-inner'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='lineamientos'  class='avia-section av-mlmei2ol-6051187b0fee9402a73b9267a33d084e main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-36459'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-68a8vuj-89802c49c697997f90c85794c3792967 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-22  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8gs1uv5-71aa9b219615c62c313b33962c80d8ef '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Guidelines for the Letter of Invitation<\/h3>\n<p>Although there is no established format, it is recommended that the letter of invitation meet the following parameters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Printed on institution letterhead.<\/li>\n<li>Include exact dates of stay.<\/li>\n<li>Define the scope of proposed activities.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the host institution&#8217;s interest in the candidate&#8217;s project.<\/li>\n<li>Mention resources or academic support available to the grantee during their visit (access to facilities, office space, etc., as applicable).<\/li>\n<li>Include contact information of the faculty member who will support the grantee during their stay in Colombia.<\/li>\n<li>Be duly signed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need assistance in identifying host institutions in Colombia, in the link below, you will find a list of recommended Higher Education Institutions and Research Centers in Colombia with relevant academic and contact information <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1GaOq40M531A_E2uaVjxagYvLPmWUK69XknDfB-_hVoY\/edit?gid=0#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-h7m8zs2-f8c7e168cf6b5132b17a999752f9fb72 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3ayfebf-96d4ab7e42eab01db3a4aac2a1f567c2\">\n.avia-section.av-3ayfebf-96d4ab7e42eab01db3a4aac2a1f567c2 .av-extra-border-element .av-extra-border-inner{\nbackground-color:#003da5;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='pasoapaso'  class='avia-section av-3ayfebf-96d4ab7e42eab01db3a4aac2a1f567c2 alternate_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll av-arrow-down-section container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-36459'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-2thpni3-fa6e4de19a4d48c0b63d3049a9bfa008 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-2thpni3-fa6e4de19a4d48c0b63d3049a9bfa008 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-26  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-bottom  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8gs42h2-b5f199b2975715277d0ca37fbb024ec6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Process and application<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for this call, please <strong>consult<\/strong> the program details and application process on the website of the Institute of International Education (IIE) in the United States:<a href=\"https:\/\/fulbrightscholars.org\/us-scholar-awards\"> https:\/\/fulbrightscholars.org\/us-scholar-awards.<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Equipo IIE<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Western Hemisphere<br \/>\nFulbright U.S. Scholar Program<br \/>\nInstitute of International Education<br \/>\n<\/em><a href=\"mailto:FulbrightScholarAdvisingWHA@iie.org\"><em>FulbrightScholarAdvisingWHA@iie.org<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fulbright Colombia Comission<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Inbound Mobility Officer<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:lforozco@fulbright.edu.co\">lforozco@fulbright.edu.co<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-w2qy3m-1b60efd017c125cfc70223487bd1153f-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/us.fulbrightonline.org\/applicants\/getting-started'  class='avia-button 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title=&#039;EXPLORE OUR COLOMBIA PARTNER NETWORK&#039; target=&quot;_blank&quot;  rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot;&gt;EXPLORE OUR COLOMBIA PARTNER NETWORK&lt;\/a&gt;\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1NUoeGaEhQrRgqRlYLgp5NcqWPNi1M9F1' title='EXPLORE OUR COLOMBIA PARTNER NETWORK' target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EXPLORE OUR COLOMBIA PARTNER NETWORK<\/a><\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Connect with top institutions and create meaningful collaborations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-ituqjm-f8b07ea11b12644bf5f2235133cd09ba av_one_half  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4wyrfsy-0ea3871063a0f996a7f5bc1ffa29c003\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-4wyrfsy-0ea3871063a0f996a7f5bc1ffa29c003{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-4wyrfsy-0ea3871063a0f996a7f5bc1ffa29c003 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-4wyrfsy-0ea3871063a0f996a7f5bc1ffa29c003 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-4wyrfsy-0ea3871063a0f996a7f5bc1ffa29c003 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-35  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Aditional Info<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mlme6toe-65f80aa308da3947b63cefb84f23fa68  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-49qqk5e-9915d4895ad490b95f8f64395744972f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"ASSISTANCE DURING MIGRATION PROCEDURES\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: ASSISTANCE DURING MIGRATION PROCEDURES\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: ASSISTANCE DURING MIGRATION PROCEDURES\">ASSISTANCE DURING MIGRATION PROCEDURES<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team at the Fulbright Colombia Commission provides ongoing support during immigration procedures, including liaising with relevant institutions to follow up on specific cases, solving questions that may arise during the Visa or Foreigner ID Card application process, and monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-43o6bz6-4ce7348d15a0ec01896d94c7a572e8bd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"FULBRIGHT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: FULBRIGHT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: FULBRIGHT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM\">FULBRIGHT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program aims to support our new grantees in the process of adapting to life in Colombia, to mitigate cultural shock upon arrival in a new country. Through this initiative, the Commission assigns Colombian Fulbright alumni to voluntarily support and guide the inbound Cohort of U.S. grantees. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3ews52a-702885d87a00e8b7800faf34bfb0364c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"FULBRIGHTER NETWORK \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: FULBRIGHTER NETWORK \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: FULBRIGHTER NETWORK \">FULBRIGHTER NETWORK <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 3,200 Colombian citizens have been awarded Fulbright grants to pursue graduate studies or conduct research or teaching activities in the U.S. Belonging to the Fulbright alumni network is one of the main benefits of the Fulbright award. Upon request, the Fulbright Commission team can facilitate connections, interactions, and collaborations among U.S. grantees and former Colombian grantees located in their city or placement region, or working in specific fields of interest.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2u0vt6q-6963132f389b28563fbc17b19d03dc77'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"FULBRIGHT ALUMNI EVENTS AND ENGAGEMENT\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: FULBRIGHT ALUMNI EVENTS AND ENGAGEMENT\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: FULBRIGHT ALUMNI EVENTS AND ENGAGEMENT\">FULBRIGHT ALUMNI EVENTS AND ENGAGEMENT<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We promote a dynamic Fulbright community through various activities, including casual Happy Hours for alumni in various cities, academic lectures, sports events, and Fulbrighter Week. Our approach combines social, academic, and networking elements to provide grantees with a well-rounded and enriching experience, fostering both professional skills and lasting connections. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2psrk4i-c002834b5d87d681c95e9400e4fe8285'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"ORIENTATION &amp; ENRICHMENT SEMINAR\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: ORIENTATION &amp; ENRICHMENT SEMINAR\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: ORIENTATION &amp; ENRICHMENT SEMINAR\">ORIENTATION & ENRICHMENT SEMINAR<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before arrival, the Fulbright Commission offers a series of informative webinars in which relevant information is shared regarding the grantees\u2019 preparation, the visa application process, and grant document processing, among other key aspects for a successful grant start. The grant period begins with an  <\/span><b>Orientation Seminar <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organized by the Fulbright Colombia Commission in late July, developed under the hybrid modality. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attendance to the Orientation Seminar is mandatory for all ETA grantees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grantees will also participate in the <\/span><b>Mid-Year Enrichment Seminar.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This space is designed to enhance the pedagogical skills of Fulbright ETA grantees by providing them with advanced methodological strategies and access to innovative teaching approaches to enrich their ability to teach English effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-211dd7m-bc8cbbb1f3227b83024afbbebb8e82d9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"U.S. EMBASSY SPEAKERS PROGRAM\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: U.S. EMBASSY SPEAKERS PROGRAM\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: U.S. EMBASSY SPEAKERS PROGRAM\">U.S. EMBASSY SPEAKERS PROGRAM<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program features lectures on topics relevant to U.S. grantees and their projects in Colombia, led by speakers from the team at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia. These sessions enhance their knowledge and provide insightful experiences for a greater impact and fruitful collaborations. Some examples of topics having been covered as part of the U.S. Embassy Speakers Program are:  <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnering for Social Projects in Colombia <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. Foreign Service for U.S. Grantees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1sxr942-83329cb3f594467eff6158f12b998e18'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"U.S. EMBASSY SECURITY BRIEFING FOR U.S. GRANTEES\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: U.S. EMBASSY SECURITY BRIEFING FOR U.S. GRANTEES\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: U.S. EMBASSY SECURITY BRIEFING FOR U.S. GRANTEES\">U.S. EMBASSY SECURITY BRIEFING FOR U.S. GRANTEES<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. Embassy in Colombia offers a one-hour Security Briefing, led by a representative from the Regional Security Office (RSO), which provides general recommendations and security guidelines for Colombia.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-11tn2te-aa0f97cb53edfec2f54ecfa5e9983f3e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"MONITORING AND FOLLOW-UP PLATFORM\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: MONITORING AND FOLLOW-UP PLATFORM\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: MONITORING AND FOLLOW-UP PLATFORM\">MONITORING AND FOLLOW-UP PLATFORM<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2023, the Fulbright Commission in Colombia implemented a digital platform designed to facilitate the tracking of U.S. and Colombian Fulbright grantees, reception of reports, documents, and updates, as well as to maintain up-to-date contact information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-py1k5e-1b70bedbb0848799c47556b64674da30'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"ASPE\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: ASPE\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: ASPE\">ASPE<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ASPE (Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges) Health Benefits Plan is a self-funded, limited, health care benefit plan designed to pay emergent covered medical expenses for eligible Exchange Participants. Click  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevencorners.com\/docs\/default-source\/usdos-documents\/usdos-benefit-guidef5c92915-d24a-45c1-96c3-245ca4e07f0c.pdf?sfvrsn=ef953bb2_8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about this benefit for Fulbright grantees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_8'  class='avia-section av-d5320jm-0c2c295b37e57ee56b61be876fcd178f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-36459'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-cm0ai8y-2b1c5fda04acc3d1dfe33bcfb0c00911 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-cm0ai8y-2b1c5fda04acc3d1dfe33bcfb0c00911 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-38  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mlme3ce9-a72f31df8fa6bc83eeadf8ac9de54054\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mlme3ce9-a72f31df8fa6bc83eeadf8ac9de54054{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mlme3ce9-a72f31df8fa6bc83eeadf8ac9de54054 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mlme3ce9-a72f31df8fa6bc83eeadf8ac9de54054 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mlme3ce9-a72f31df8fa6bc83eeadf8ac9de54054 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-39  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Why choose Colombia as a country of destination for your Fulbright Award?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-c83ej0i-7d5b35f564e502132d26a45702e821dc hr-default  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mlme3sob-d31d67d7d23004fa625f717a02b53794 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Colombia offers U.S. scholars a unique convergence of cutting-edge innovation, extraordinary biodiversity, and transformative research opportunities that few countries can match. As the second most biodiverse nation in the world and Latin America&#8217;s fourth-largest economy, Colombia is strategically positioned at the forefront of critical global challenges\u2014from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to sustainable development and climate adaptation. <\/p>\n<p>With a growing network of approximately 300 higher education institutions offering over 16,870 academic programs, 417 doctoral programs, and strong international collaboration frameworks like Colombia Cient\u00edfica, the country has demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence and knowledge exchange. As Latin America&#8217;s oldest and most stable democracy with deep ties to the United States through free trade agreements and collaborative initiatives, Colombia provides scholars with the perfect combination of intellectual challenge, cultural richness, safety, and professional growth\u2014all within a framework that values international partnership and meaningful social impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-blslmwy-0d3d0ab6cc675d4f4c0920fc0af65aba\">\n.flex_column.av-blslmwy-0d3d0ab6cc675d4f4c0920fc0af65aba{\npadding:5% 5% 5% 5%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-blslmwy-0d3d0ab6cc675d4f4c0920fc0af65aba av_one_half  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ayumzdu-9ca63d54dfd4849e909f7d3eb92f7510\">\n.avia-section.av-ayumzdu-9ca63d54dfd4849e909f7d3eb92f7510{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/colombia-bk.jpg);\nbackground-position:0% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_9'  class='avia-section av-ayumzdu-9ca63d54dfd4849e909f7d3eb92f7510 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_testimonials  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-36459'><div class='entry-content-wrapper 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.avia-testimonial-name{\ncolor:#0078c8;\n}\n.avia-testimonial-wrapper.av-9en76ua-4a00cc3cd815d0e03d1dc119b1b0bbe2 .avia-testimonial-subtitle{\ncolor:#00a8e0;\n}\n.avia-testimonial-wrapper.av-9en76ua-4a00cc3cd815d0e03d1dc119b1b0bbe2 .avia-testimonial-link{\ncolor:#00a8e0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-testimonial-wrapper av-9en76ua-4a00cc3cd815d0e03d1dc119b1b0bbe2 avia-slider-testimonials avia-slider-2-testimonials avia_animate_when_almost_visible av-large-testimonial-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-nav-arrows-visible av-no-slider-navigation av-slider-hover-pause av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:8,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:true,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\">\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-8ymp5s2-e3b96e056b4e01447f418e2da5e5d78c avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Fulbright Scholar Award is a great honor for me and an amazing opportunity to live and work in one of the most biologically and ethnically diverse countries in the world. My family lived in Colombia for two years when I was young, and I have always wanted to return in a professional capacity. I feel so fortunate to have access to this beautiful and diverse country, and I hope that I can give as much to the research community as I know that I will take away from this amazing experience\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Rachel-Goodman-180x180.webp\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Rachel-Goodman-180x180.webp 180w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Rachel-Goodman-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Rachel-Goodman-1030x1030.webp 1030w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Rachel-Goodman-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Rachel-Goodman-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Rachel-Goodman-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Rachel-Goodman-705x705.webp 705w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Rachel-Goodman.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" > Rachel Goodman<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle av_opacity_variation'  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >PhD - US Scholar All-Disciplines Award 2023 <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-8d4w2ua-8f388ebb444cead00ccf5bfc38339659 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u201cAll interactions with UTB have been excellent. The English Language Faculty has been very supportive of my participation in their classes and faculty meetings [&#8230;] I have adapted easily to Cartagena. I feel very safe and have make local friends. I can get around easily -to and from- the Historic Center, as wel as the university. All is well!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Aileen-Hale-180x180.webp\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Aileen-Hale-180x180.webp 180w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Aileen-Hale-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Aileen-Hale-1030x1030.webp 1030w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Aileen-Hale-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Aileen-Hale-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Aileen-Hale-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Aileen-Hale-705x705.webp 705w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Aileen-Hale.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Aileen Hale<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle av_opacity_variation'  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >PhD - U.S. Scholar All-Disciplines Award 2023<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-85cgwwy-c5f00dba2a25b6df347dc27b6bf333c5 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>\u201cI feel extremely fortunate and grateful to have had this opportunity&#8211;to learn about Colombia and Bogot\u00e1, experience the vibrant and inspiring culture (in terms of literature and filmmaking) that the country and city offer to its residents and visitors, improve my conversational proficiency in Spanish, experience the beauty of the landscapes, architecture, and music, and to have been able to focus as much as I have on my filmmaking and research\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-image'  itemprop=\"image\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Elizabet-Kritzer-180x180.webp\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Elizabet-Kritzer-180x180.webp 180w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Elizabet-Kritzer-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Elizabet-Kritzer-1030x1030.webp 1030w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Elizabet-Kritzer-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Elizabet-Kritzer-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Elizabet-Kritzer-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Elizabet-Kritzer-705x705.webp 705w, https:\/\/fulbright.edu.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCHO-Elizabet-Kritzer.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Prof. Elizabeth Kritzer<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle av_opacity_variation'  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >MFA - 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