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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Fully funded ten-month programme: tuition, living allowance, insurance, travel and professional development funds
- Funder
- U.S. Department of State
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The Humphrey Fellowship brings accomplished mid-career professionals from designated countries to the United States for ten months of non-degree graduate study, leadership development and professional collaboration at a host university.
It is part of the Fulbright family of exchanges: fellows are placed at one of a network of top US campuses in fields ranging from public health and education to technology policy and finance.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications go through U.S. embassies, typically closing between June and September a year ahead
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Citizen of an eligible country — much of South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East is covered
- An undergraduate degree and at least five years of full-time professional experience
- Demonstrated leadership and public service commitment
- Limited or no prior experience in the United States is preferred
- English proficiency, typically evidenced by TOEFL or IELTS
How to apply
- Apply through the U.S. embassy or Fulbright commission in your home country
- Submit essays describing your professional background and a clear development plan
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed locally before nomination to Washington
- Placements at host universities are decided by the programme, not the applicant
- The cycle runs a full year ahead — start roughly 14 months before you would travel
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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: your questions, answered
What does the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program cover?
Fully funded ten-month programme: tuition, living allowance, insurance, travel and professional development funds. The Humphrey Fellowship brings accomplished mid-career professionals from designated countries to the United States for ten months of non-degree graduate study, leadership development and professional collaboration at a host university.
Who is eligible for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program?
Core requirements are: Citizen of an eligible country — much of South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East is covered; An undergraduate degree and at least five years of full-time professional experience; Demonstrated leadership and public service commitment; Limited or no prior experience in the United States is preferred; English proficiency, typically evidenced by TOEFL or IELTS. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program deadline?
Applications go through U.S. embassies, typically closing between June and September a year ahead. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.