The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for 2024 is a fully funded initiative that brings professionals at both early and mid-career stages from selected nations to the United States. This one-year program focuses on graduate-level study, leadership enhancement, and collaboration with U.S. counterparts. Eligible candidates from around the world are currently invited to apply for the upcoming cycle of the program.

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Structured as a non-degree endeavour, the Fellowship provides a valuable avenue for professional growth through a combination of university courses, participation in conferences, networking opportunities, and hands-on practical experiences.

Fellowship Details:

– Sponsors: U.S. Department of State
– Host Institutions: Prominent U.S. Universities
– Number of Awards: Up to 200 Fellows per Year
– Target Audience: Mid-career Professionals
– Duration: 6-10 months
– Nationality: Open to All

Additionally, the program operates under the administration of Binational Fulbright Commissions in 26 countries, while in other participating nations, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy manages its operations.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants should meet the following basic criteria:
– Hold a bachelor’s degree (first university degree)
– Possess a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience
– Limited or no prior experience in the United States
– Demonstrate leadership qualities
– Showcase a track record of community public service
– Exhibit proficiency in the English language

Eligible Regions:

Applicants from the following regions are eligible to apply:
– Sub-Saharan Africa
– Europe and Eurasia
– Middle East and North Africa
– East Asia and Pacific
– South and Central Asia
– Western Hemisphere

Qualified Programs:

The Humphrey Fellowship Program covers a range of eligible fields, including but not limited to:
– Human and Institutional Development
– Economic Development
– Finance and Banking
– Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
– Technology Policy and Management
– Human Resource Management
– Communications/Journalism
– International Religious Freedom
– Law and Human Rights
– Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention
– Sustainable Lands
– Agricultural and Rural Development
– Natural Resources, Environmental and Climate Change
– Urban and Regional Planning
– Contagious and Infectious Diseases
– Public Health Policy and Management
– HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
– Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention
– Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
– Higher Education Administration
– Teaching of English as a Foreign Language

Program Benefits:

The Fellowship covers:
– Tuition and fees at the host university
– Pre-academic English language training (if required)
– Living allowance, including a settling-in allowance
– Accident and sickness coverage
– Book allowance
– Computer subsidy
– International and domestic travel for program-related events
– Professional Development allowance for activities like field trips and conferences

Application Process:

To apply and learn more, interested individuals can access the Humphrey Fellowship application and contact the U.S. Embassy (Public Affairs Section) or Binational Fulbright Commission in their respective countries. Application deadlines vary by country. For more information, refer to the list of participating countries by region.

Fully funded Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the year 2024