About this opportunity
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship is a ten-month, non-degree Fulbright exchange for mid-career professionals, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education. It brings influential professionals from priority countries to the United States for graduate-level study and professional experiences at U.S. host universities and organizations, building leadership and lasting ties in critical fields. Applicants must be citizens of an eligible country, hold an undergraduate degree, and have at least five years of full-time professional experience, along with demonstrated leadership, a record of public service, and English language ability. Fellows apply through their country's Binational Fulbright Commission or the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy, which sets local deadlines.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship is a partially funded fellowship offered by U.S. Department of State for applicants heading to United States.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Applicants are typically mid-career professionals with leadership potential
- Country-specific eligibility and nomination rules apply
- Applicants should verify current requirements through the official Humphrey programme and U.S. embassy or Fulbright route
What the opportunity may offer
- Fellowship support for non-degree academic and professional development activities
- Professional affiliation and leadership development opportunities
- Benefits and logistics should be verified through the current official programme materials
Required documents
- Official application
- Academic and professional history
- Recommendation letters
- Essays, CV, English language evidence, and country-specific documents where requested
Application process
- Open the official Humphrey Fellowship website
- Find the country-specific application route
- Confirm local deadline and eligibility
- Prepare professional and academic documents
- Submit through the official national process
Before you apply
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by U.S. Department of State
- □Prepare your 4 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
Not announced as a reusable date. Application deadlines vary by country and should be confirmed through the official Humphrey or U.S. embassy route.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Humphrey Fellowship a degree programme?
Are deadlines the same worldwide?
Where should applicants apply?
How long does the Humphrey Fellowship last?
It is a ten-month fellowship program for mid-career professionals, built around a self-defined program of independent non-degree study at a leading U.S. university.
Who is eligible for the Humphrey Fellowship?
Applicants must be citizens of an eligible country, hold an undergraduate (first university or bachelor's) degree, and have a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience. They must also show demonstrated leadership qualities, a record of public service in the community, limited experience in the United States, and demonstrated English language ability.
Who funds and administers the Humphrey Fellowship?
It is a Fulbright exchange activity sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by the Institute of International Education.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-27UShireZone is not affiliated with U.S. Department of State. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.