Aim and Benefits of HHF Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Programme

The Humphrey Fellowship Programme is a Fulbright exchange activity funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education.

The Fellowship includes:

• 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

• Requirements for HHF Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Programme Qualification

  • Be a citizen of an eligible country.
  • Have an undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) 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.

  • Documents Required for Application

    • 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.

    • How to Apply

      • Interested applicants must apply through the U.S. Embassy (Public Affairs Section) or Binational Fulbright Commission in their country.
      • Application deadlines vary by country.
      • The nominating U.S. Embassy or Binational Fulbright Commission will advise you of its internal deadline for receiving applications. U.S. Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education in Washington, D.C., by early October.

       

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