The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright program, brings accomplished young and mid-career professionals from developing countries to the United States for ten months of non-degree graduate study and related practical professional experiences. The Humphrey Program was initiated in 1978 to honor the memory and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice-President of the United States, Hubert H. Humphrey.
Disciplines
The fellowships are awarded in the fields of:
- Agricultural and Rural Development;
- Communications/Journalism;
- Contagious and Infectious Diseases;
- Economic Development;
- Educational Administration,
- Planning and Policy;
- Finance and Banking;
- Higher Education Administration;
- HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention;
- Human Resource Management;
- International Religious Freedom;
- Law and Human Rights;
- Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change;
- Public Health Policy and Management;
- Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration;
- Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention;
- Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (Teacher Training or Curriculum Development);
- Technology Policy and Management; Trafficking in Persons, Policy and Prevention; Urban and Regional Planning.
Who is it for?
- Young and mid-career professionals in leadership positions with a commitment to public service and the potential for professional advancement
- Candidates should demonstrate the required experience, skills, and commitment while also indicating how they can benefit from this program in ways they have not previously experienced and are not likely to experience without the Humphrey program.
- Proficient in both written and spoken English and will be required to take an Internet-based Test (iBT) of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
How Does it Work?
- The Humphrey fellows undertake master’s level work directly related to their professional needs and fields of interest but do not result in the awarding of a degree.
- They are assigned in clusters of 8-15 to the institution offering the most appropriate program in their area of interest.
- These clusters are balanced geographically, permitting interaction among fellows from various countries.
- Programs arranged for the Humphrey fellows will begin in August 2023.
- They include academic coursework at the master’s level, activities such as seminars, special projects, field trips, etc., and professional affiliations with appropriate organizations.
- Each fellow designs his/her individual program with the Humphrey coordinator’s assistance.
How to Apply?
The application must be submitted online. The link is given at the end of this post.
A complete application consists of:
- curriculum vitae
- scanned copies of your mark sheets and diploma/degree certificates
- writing sample (optional)
- employer’s endorsement, if employed
- two reference letters.
For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.