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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

United States
Fully Funded
Deadline: Varies by home country (usually May - September)

Overview

The Humphrey Program provides ten months of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the United States. Humphrey Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or the private sector.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Experience: A minimum of five years of full-time professional experience.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated leadership qualities and a record of public service.
  • Education: An undergraduate (first university) degree.

How to Apply

  1. Apply through the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your home country.
  2. The embassy nominates candidates to the Institute of International Education (IIE) in Washington, D.C.
  3. Final selection is made by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Expert Tips & Tricks

šŸ’” Tip: This is not a degree program! Frame your application around how a 10-month professional development stint in the US will immediately translate into solving a specific policy or industry problem in your home country.