Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships Program in USA

Hubert Humphrey Fellowships in USA for International Students

Study in the United States of America USA on this fully funded Scholarship.  ​Humphrey Fellows pursue graduate-level study in the United States, build leadership skills, and build mutual cultural understanding with Americans. Because the Humphrey Fellowship does not offer a degree, Humphrey Fellows design and implement individualized programs to acquire career-related knowledge, interact with colleagues and gain professional experience, including arrangements for a six-week professional internship. In addition, Fellows may also attend special enrichment activities throughout their program. These activities are excellent opportunities to network with Humphrey Fellows from other countries and to interact with prominent Americans across a range of professional fields.

The prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Program provides future leaders and policy makers with experience in U.S. society, culture, and professional fields. It also provides a basis for lasting, productive ties between Americans and their professional counterparts overseas.

The Humphrey Fellowship covers international travel, travel within the United States as required, tuition and fees, books, a monthly maintenance stipend, and limited funds for professional development activities such as attendance at conferences, field trips, and professional affiliations.

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Field of study
This fellowship is available in the following fields.
Human and Institutional Capacity

• Economic Development
• Finance and Banking
• Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
• Technology Policy and Management
• Human Resource Management

Rights and Freedoms 

• Communications and Journalism
• International Religious Freedom
• Law and Human Rights
• Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention

Sustainable Lands

• Agriculture and Rural Developments
• Natural resources, Environment Policy, and Climate Change
• Urban and regional Planning

Thriving Communities

• Contagious and Infectious Diseases
• Public Health Policy and Management
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
• Substance Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment
• Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
• Higher Education Administration
• Teaching of English as a Foreign Language

Number of Scholarship Awards : Over 200 Fellowships are available

Targeted Citizens: Countries of the world : Asia, Africa, Oceania, Central America, South America, Middle East

Fellowship benefits : 
The Fellowship covers  for:

•  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.

Fellowship Eligibility Requirements
You must meet the following requirements to apply for the fellowship in the US. 

• Applicants must be citizens of your country. 
• Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (undergraduate) and a strong academic background demonstrated by their post-secondary transcripts
• Applicants must have a minimum of five years of professional work experience
• Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities — including volunteer experience and involvement in their communities
• Applicants must have excellent English communication skills
• Applicants must present three letters of recommendation from their professors and/or employers. One from professor and two from employers is highly recommended.
• Applicants must submit two well-reasoned application essays: a description of the proposed professional development plan describing the area of interest and how it connects to your country’s development goals; and a personal statement describing your professional goals and public service commitment
• Applicants must be committed to returning to his or her country of citizenship and outline a specific plan for using their Humphrey Fellowship experience in their professional lives and in service to his or her country
• Strong preference will be given to applicants who have not had extensive or recent experience in the United States

​Note that this fellowship does not support dependence. 

English Language Requirements - TOEFL

Commonly known by its acronym TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language exam measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The test evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks.

The TOEFL exam is required by almost every school for foreign students who want to study any subject in the United States. While there are additional requirements for international students to study in the U.S., the TOEFL is one of the most important standardized tests. Schools look to the TOEFL as one of their earliest indicators to see if a foreign student is ready to study in the U.S. Students should put in plenty of preparation to ensure they get a top score.

Note: not all countries require TOEFL during application lodging. You may require this after your application is successful. Please consult US embassy in your country. 

The Application Procedure.
Application for this fellowship is online. 

• Create an application in the new system to get the full applicant experience!
• Access Slate and complete the registration page. You will receive a PIN via e-mail which will allow you to set your password. Follow the prompts to start an application. Please select your own country location as the country of citizenship.
• Visit the official Website : https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/ or apply online 

Application Due dates :
Due dates for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program varies from country to country. Please consult the US Embassy in your country. 

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