Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2024-25

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program was initiated back in 1978. Part of the Fulbright program, it brings young professionals from developing countries to the USA to pursue non-degree graduate study. Let’s explore everything you need about the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.

Fellowship Name	Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program
Offering body	US Department of State
No. of Participating Countries	162
No. of Participating Colleges	13
Grant Amount	$50,000 (3,000,000 INR)
Duration of the Program	10 months

What is the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program?

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program is built to develop leadership qualities among professionals from around the world who are willing to collaborate to address local and global challenges. It aims to unite youth and mid-career professionals from developing countries like India who are committed to their country’s development.

🏆#Humphreyalum Dr. Quraish Khan received the Commonwealth Innovation Award 2023 for his impactful work in law enforcement and public policy #CommonwealthInnovationAward #SDGs #ChangeMaker pic.twitter.com/RVgboyzizn

— Humphrey Fellowship Program (@HumphreyProgram) December 4, 2023

Important Dates

Application deadlines are different for every country. Below mentioned are some important dates for the placement process.

Process Timeline	Dates
Application due date for 2024-2025	June 15, 2023
Screening and shortlisting applicants	Late July 2023
Informing the applicants about the outcome	End July 2023
Interviews of short-listed candidates	Mid August 2023
Notifying the nominees for taking the TOEFL Exam	End August 2023
Forwarding applications of nominees to the Humphrey Program Office, in Washington, D.C.	October 2023
Notifying the finalists	February/March 2024
A 4-month intensive English program for fellows requiring Long-Term English Training	April 2024
Pre-academic training in the U.S. for fellows requiring 8-weeks English Training (if required)	June/July 2024
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program begins	August/September 2024

Participating Countries

More than 150 countries participate every year. Citizens of the following countries/regions are eligible to participate in the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program:

Region	Countries
Sub-Saharan Africa	Angola, Benin, Mali, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mozambique etc.
Europe and Eurasia	Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Russia etc.
Middle-East and North Africa	Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Israel etc.
East Asia and Pacific	Burma, Malaysia, China, Thailand etc.
South and Central Asia	Afghanistan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Maldives, Sri Lanka etc.
Western Hemisphere	Argentina, Barbados, Jamaica, Chile etc.

Note: The complete list can be found on the official website

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Courses Under Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program

Sustainable Development

• Agriculture and Rural Development
• Natural Resources, Environmental Policy and Climate Change
• Urban and Regional Planning

Democratic Institution Building

• Communications/Journalism
• Law and Human Rights
• Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
• Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention
• Technology Policy and Management
• Human Resource Management
• International and Regional Freedom
• Law and Human Rights
• Finance and Banking
• Economic Development

Public Health

• Public Health Policy and Management
• HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention

Education

• Educational, Administration, Planning and Policy
• Higher Education Administration
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language
• Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention

Eligibility Criteria

1. A citizen of any of the participating countries including India is eligible for the fellowship program 
2. An undergraduate degree from a recognised and accredited University
3. Minimum of 5 years of full-time professional experience in a relevant field. Part-time work experience will not be considered. No prior work experience or minimal experience in the US
4. An undertaking to return to India on completion of the fellowship
5. Should demonstrate leadership qualities
6. TOEFL/ IELTS exams to demonstrate the English Language Proficiency
7. A relevant record of Public Service to the community

How to Apply for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program?

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program accepts online applications through its official website. To apply, candidates must follow the steps given below:

1. Visit the official website.
2. Create an account on the website.
3. Give the required information (Dependent, Contact, Citizenship, etc.)
4. Submit documents.

Documents Required

To complete the application process, a set of the following documents must be submitted by students and an employee:

1. Academic Transcripts
2. Certificates or Mark sheets in other languages (excluding English) must be submitted with certified English translations
3. TOEFL/IELTS score reports
4. Confidential Letter of Reference 
5. CV or Resume 
6. Confidential Letter of Reference from Current Employer
7. Employer’s Endorsement Form

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Components

1. Academic enrichment
2. Professional development
3. English language courses
4. The Humphrey Seminar
5. The Washington Global Leadership Forum

Stipend

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides the students with the following:

1. Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university
2. Pre-academic English language training, if required
3. A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance
4. Accident and sickness coverage
5. A book allowance
6. A one-time computer subsidy
7. Air travel
8. A Professional Development allowance for professional activities

Host Universities for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

1. American University, Washington College of Law
2. Arizona State University
3. Boston University
4. Cornell University
5. Emory University
6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
7. Michigan State University
8. Pennsylvania State University
9. Syracuse University
10. University of California, Davis
11. University of Maryland, College Park
12. University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
13. Vanderbilt University
14. Virginia Commonwealth University

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