Eisenhower Fellowships Global Program
A roughly six-week leadership fellowship in the United States for mid-career leaders from around 75 countries; selection is by merit and nomination.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Fellowship, Professional
Destination
United States
Funding
The pages read do not say what the programme covers.
Eligible applicants
Mid-career leaders (priority ages 32 to 45) from eligible countries
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Overview
Eisenhower Fellowships Global Program is offered by Eisenhower Fellowships for Fellowship, Professional study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Programme costs
Not specified
The pages read do not say what the programme covers. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizenship and/or five years' residence in one of about 75 eligible countries, or a nomination from the EF network.
- International eligibility
- Candidates from countries not listed need a formal nomination (apply@efworld.org). Children may not accompany Fellows and EF does not fund spousal travel.
- AgeRequired
- Priority to ages 32 to 45; slightly outside may be considered.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Strong English proficiency.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Applicants need citizenship or at least five years' residence in an eligible country; otherwise a nomination from the EF global network is required. Priority goes to ages 32 to 45, with strong English. Current U.S. residents are not eligible for the international programmes, and applicants must commit full time to the in-person programme.
Applicant profile
- Mid-career leaders (priority ages 32 to 45) from eligible countries
Study route
- Fellowship, Professional study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants need citizenship or at least five years' residence in an eligible country; otherwise a nomination from the EF global network is required. Priority goes to ages 32 to 45, with strong English. Current U.S. residents are not eligible for the international programmes, and applicants must commit full time to the in-person programme.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Application materials
How to apply
- 1
Check eligible countries and criteria
- 2
Apply when the next cycle opens (or obtain a nomination)
- 3
Review and virtual interviews
- 4
Selection
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2027 Global Program application is closed; review and interviews ran June to August 2026, selection in September 2026, and the in-person programme runs early April to mid-May 2027. The next cycle is not announced.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Eisenhower Fellowships
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.