The Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program is designed for experienced professionals who want to improve their leadership skills by exchanging knowledge and understanding about issues of mutual relevance in the United States and the Fellows’ home countries.
Brief Description
Fellowship Sponsor(s): Hubert Humphrey Fellowship, USA
Fellowship Type: Fully-funded
Host Institution(s): USA Universities
Fellowship Worth: Fully Funded
Number of Awards: 200
Study Level: undergraduate (first university) degree
Nationality: International Students
Eligibility Criteria
• An undergraduate (first university) degree,
• A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
• Limited or no prior experience in the United States,
• Demonstrated leadership qualities,
• A record of public service in the community, and
• English language ability
Eligible Countries
Citizens of eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and Western Hemisphere.
Benefits
• Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university;
• Pre-academic English language training, if required;
• A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance;
• Accident and sickness coverage;
• A book allowance;
• A one-time computer subsidy;
• Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the program and domestic travel to required program events);
• A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits and conferences.
Recommended Scholarships
Fully Funded Tsinghua University’s Schwarzman Scholars Program 2022
University of New South Wales International Scholarships 2022
Fully Funded Rhodes Scholarships for International Students 2022-2023
Ozyegin University Scholarships for International Students 2022/2023
Merit-based Scholarships for International Students at Medaille University 2022/2023
How to Apply
Application dates vary by location, but generally fall between May and September each year. The nominating US Embassy or Binational Fulbright Commission will notify you of its internal deadline for collecting applications. By October 1, Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC.
For enquiry, Please contact the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy or Bi-national Fulbright Commission in your country for more information about application procedures