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The Commission is bi-national, administered by board, which consists of ten members, five American citizens and five Bulgarian citizens. They represent the major areas of state and public activity: government, education, the arts, and business. The Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Bulgaria and the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria serve as honorary chairpersons of the Commission.<\/p>\n

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“The Fulbright program gives you a sense of belonging to an elite group of highly skilled and accomplished professionals. I encourage you to apply for a Fulbright scholarship\u2014it fosters diligence, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ivan Genchev, Attorney at Law<\/p>\n

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“I was awarded a six-month Fulbright scholarship to Harvard University in Cambridge, where I experienced an incredibly dynamic cultural exchange. Based on my own experience, I can confidently say that Fulbright is a truly objective program\u2014offering opportunities to people from all backgrounds and fields.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Borislav Momchilov, PhD Student in History, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”<\/p>\n

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“During my Fulbright experience, I had the opportunity to visit the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and work with Prof. Jennifer Westendorf\u2014one of the world’s top 20 scientists in regenerative medicine. This collaboration provided me with a new strategic approach to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis therapy.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Assoc. Prof. Petya Dimitrova, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences<\/p>\n

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