Former grantees include government officials, businessmen, authors, artists, and journalists from both countries. These members are appointed by the American Ambassador and they represent academia, business, diplomatic and professional fields from the Greek and American communities. T he Board of Directors decides upon the policies and annual programs of the Foundation. The Foundation's objective is to broaden the mutual understanding between Greece and the United States by offering educational exchange opportunities to both Greeks and Americans. T o achieve this objective, the Board selects Fulbright grantees based on academic excellence, educational knowledge, artistic ability, and personal qualities.
T here are three advising centers, two in Athens and one in Thessaloniki.
They are staffed by experienced advisers and annually assist 30.000 people. The Foundation's libraries contain complete and accurate information on American education and have reference materials on fields of study, university catalogs, videos, and necessary testing materials for admission to American universities. The Board of Directors of the Association decides upon the events, the lectures and the social functions of the Association. The events are well attended and always attract the attention of Greek and American communities. These alumni have benefited enormously from the Fulbright Program in their professional, academic, and personal lives, and are outstanding examples of the Fulbright experience.