The U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for the 2027 cohort of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. Specifically, this international exchange program helps mid-career professionals scale their impact through ten months of non-degree academic study in the US. Consequently, selected fellows work directly with American host universities to deploy leadership frameworks in their home countries.
Program Overview This is a professional development and cross-cultural exchange program. Therefore, it is ideal for public service leaders who need advanced policy training to serve their local constituencies. By joining, you get access to Ivy League-level academic resources and the expansive US State Department alumni network.
Key Benefits Participants receive high-value academic and financial support. Specifically, the benefits include:
- Funding: Full payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university.
- Living: A monthly maintenance stipend, a one-time settling-in allowance, and book allowances.
- Travel: Fully covered international and domestic travel to and from the United States.
Eligibility Criteria To qualify, an applicant must be a mid-career professional in leadership. Crucially, you must have a demonstrated commitment to public service in the public or private sector.
- Experience: Must have a minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience.
- Education: Must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
- Geography: Must be a citizen of an eligible participating country in the Global South or emerging regions.
Application Process
- Deadline: June 15, 2026 (varies slightly by local US Embassy).
- Submission: Apply via the IIE Humphrey Fellowship portal.
- Requirements: Professional resume, leadership essays, and English proficiency scores.
