Description:

The Humphrey Fellowship Program is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries.

Course Level: As a non-degree program, the Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences. Host Institution(s): Fellows are placed at one of the participating USA universities. Fellows are not able to choose which university they will attend. Rather, they are assigned in diverse groups of 7-15 to the most appropriate host institution based on their area of interest and professional field.

Grants: 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.

Eligibility: 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

Please contact the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section or Fulbright Commission in your country of residence to learn about possible specific program requirements.

Application instructions: Application deadlines vary by country but falls around May to September each year. The nominating U.S. Embassy or Binational Fulbright Commission will advise you of its internal deadline for receiving applications. Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by 1 October. 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. It is important to read the FAQs and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Deadline: before 1 Oct (annual)

Official website: http://humphreyfellowship.org