The Hubert Humphrey Fellowship is funded by the United States Government and it covers the tuition fees, maintenance allowance, air travel, books and computer subsidy costs of successful applicants.
The Fellowship Program was founded in 1978 to honor the late Senator and Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey.
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Living Stipend | Air Travel | Healthcare | Computer Subsidy
- Deadline: Varies by country
Scholarship Details
The Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright exchange activity funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education.
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.
This fellowship is a 10 months program offered to mid-career professionals with a proven track record of leadership, a public service commitment, and a capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent non-degree study at a leading U.S university.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must:
- 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
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants of this fellowship will receive:
- A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits, and conferences
- 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)
Required Documents
To apply for this fellowship, applicants must prepare:
- 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
To apply for this fellowship:
- Visit the program’s webpage
- Submit all required documents before the deadline
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