The Humphrey Programme brings young and mid-career professionals from designated countries to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts. Applications are currently invited from eligible candidates worldwide for the next edition of the programme.
As a non-degree programme, the Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences.
Fellowship Details
In 26 countries, the Humphrey Fellowship Programme is administered by a Binational Fulbright Commission. In all other participating countries, the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is charged with the operation of the Programme.
Eligibility Criteria
An undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree
A minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
Limited or no prior experience in the United States
Demonstrated leadership qualities
A record of public service in the community
English language ability
Eligible Programs
Generally, programs that are eligible for the Humphrey Fellowship Program are grouped as follows;
Human and Institutional Development
Economic Development
Finance and Banking
Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
Technology Policy and Management
Human Resource Management
Rights and Freedoms
Communications/Journalism
International Religious Freedom
Law and Human Rights
Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention
Sustainable Lands
Agricultural and Rural Development
Natural Resources, Environmental 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, Treatment and Prevention
Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
Higher Education Administration
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
Benefits
The Fellowship provides 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.
Application procedure and deadline
Visit the Sub-Saharan African details and apply here. Application deadline is August 30, 2023.
