Language proficiency commensurate with the purposes of the Fulbright Program and sufficient to carry out the proposed course of study or research is expected at the time of application. Selection of Fellows will be made by priority order, based on the quality of the applications, rather than per country quotas, making the distribution of awards to countries in the region differ annually. The competition for grants to Macedonia for the 2001-2002 academic year has been reopened. Applications must be received by May 11, 2001. When applicants do not indicate a host institution, the Office of Public Affairs of the Embassy of the United States of America will seek the most appropriate placement.
All foreigners obtain a single entry visa at the border upon arrival in the country.