US Government Hubert Humphrey Fellowship 2026 Program

Summary

The Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright exchange activity funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education.

President Jimmy Carter announced the establishment of the Humphrey Fellowship Program in Venezuela with the intent to create a program that embodied the values of democracy, social justice, and a desire to assist the world’s developing nations.

The US Government fellowship is a 10-month program offered to mid-career professionals with a proven track record of leadership, a public service commitment, and a capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent non-degree study at a leading U.S university.

Benefits:

The Humphrey Fellowship is a fully sponsored opportunity. It covers;

• A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits, and conferences

• 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)

Eligibilities

Interested applicants must apply through the U.S. Embassy (Public Affairs Section) or Binational Fulbright Commission in their country. Applications must contain:

Complete answers to all questions; essay responses in English must thoroughly address the prompt.

Two letters of reference in English; one must be from the applicant’s current employer.

Official transcripts in English: Ensure all transcripts uploaded by the applicant are official, valid documents. Transcripts must list courses taken and grades received. Diplomas need only be uploaded if the transcript does not show proof that the degree was obtained.

Deadline Varies by Country

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