The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program invites applications from eligible graduate applicants wishing to pursue graduate research studies in the United States. Successful candidates are welcome to complete academic coursework at their host university to update their academic and professional knowledge in their field of study.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program enhances leadership among international professionals who collaborate to address local and global challenges and foster change for our collective good.
SUMMARY:
- Fellowship Sponsor(s): Hubert H. Humphrey, USA
- Fellowship Type: Graduate Fellowships
- Host Institution(s): Institute of International Education, Washington, D.C.
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Graduate Students
- Nationality: International Students
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Hubert Humphrey Fellowship 2025 | What you Should Know
The program is a ten-month Fellowship program offered to mid-career professionals with a proven track record of leadership, a public service commitment, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent non-degree study at a leading U.S. university.
Through academic study and professional development with U.S. counterparts, this growing global network shares best practices and builds expertise in fields of critical importance to:
- Advance societal and institutional capacity,
- Promote human rights and freedoms,
- Ensure sustainable environments,
- And develop thriving communities.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria;
- Be an international graduate student
- Have an undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree
- Have a minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
- Have limited or no prior experience in the United States
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
- Have a record of public service in the community
- Be a proficient English language user
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Fellowship Benefits
The successful applicants will receive the following 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.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To access the Humphrey Fellowship application and learn more about applying, please contact the U.S. Embassy (Public Affairs Section) or Binational Fulbright Commission in your country.
Application Deadline: Not Specified