Humphrey Fellowship Program

Humphrey Fellowship Program

- The Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright exchange that builds connections between U.S. and foreign leaders to advance solutions to global challenges.

- The program offers a non-degree program for mid-career professionals with a proven track record of leadership, 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.

Eligibility:

- Be a citizen of an eligible country

- Have an undergraduate degree

- Have a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience

- Demonstrated leadership qualities and a record of public service in the community

- Limited experience in the United States

- Demonstrated English language ability

How to Apply:

- Contact the U.S. Embassy (Public Affairs Section) or Binational Fulbright Commission in your country to access the Humphrey Fellowship application and learn more about applying.

- Submit your application through the website of the corresponding Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your country.

- Application deadlines vary by country.

Funding:

- 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

Program Components:

- Leadership development that builds lasting ties in critical fields between Americans and their professional counterparts overseas.

- Personalized academic experience at more than 12 U.S. higher education institutions that leads to collaboration across disciplines.

- A network of over 6,450 alumni, including heads of state, supreme court justices, mayors, governors, and leaders in diverse organizations.

Program History:

- The Humphrey Fellowship Program was founded in 1978 to honor the late Senator and Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey.

- President Jimmy Carter announced the establishment of the Humphrey Fellowship Program in Venezuela with the intent to create a program that embodied the values of democracy, social justice, and a desire to assist the world’s developing nations.

- In 1979, the first Humphrey Fellows arrived in the United States, welcoming 27 mid-career professionals from 24 countries to 11 U.S. universities.

Impact Areas:

- Human & Institutional Capacity

- Sustainable Lands

- Thriving Communities

Application Documents:

- Complete answers to all questions; essay responses in English must thoroughly address the prompt.

- Two letters of reference in English; one must be from the applicant’s current employer.

- Official transcripts in English: Ensure all transcripts uploaded by the applicant are official, valid documents. Transcripts must list courses taken and grades received. Diplomas need only be uploaded if the transcript does not show proof that the degree was obtained.

Selection Process:

- After national selection, independent review committees review nominations in the United States, and final candidate approval is determined by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

- After receiving approval from the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, the U.S. Embassies and Binational Fulbright Commissions will inform candidates of their status.

Contact Information:

- If you are interested in applying for the Humphrey Fellowship Program, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your country.

Please note that application deadlines vary by country, and it's important to check with the U.S. Embassy or Binational Fulbright Commission in your country for specific guidelines and deadlines.