Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
A 10-month non-degree programme of professional enrichment and graduate-level study in the United States for accomplished mid-career professionals from designated countries.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Fellowship, Professional
Destination
United States
Funding
The page does not describe the stipend or other benefits; it says awards are announced in spring for fellowships starting in the fall.
Eligible applicants
Mid-career professionals from designated countries
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Overview
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is offered by U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs) for Fellowship, Professional study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Stipend and costs
Not specified
The page does not describe the stipend or other benefits; it says awards are announced in spring for fellowships starting in the fall. 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
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of the designated countries listed on the IIE Humphrey Program website.
- International eligibility
- Applications go through the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in the home country; deadlines vary by country. It is a non-degree programme.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Bachelor's degree and at least five years of full-time professional experience.
- 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
- English language ability (no test or score stated).
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Open to mid-level professionals from designated countries who hold a bachelor's degree, have at least five years of full-time professional experience, have limited or no prior U.S. experience, show leadership and a record of community public service, and have English ability. Candidates are nominated through the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in their home country.
Applicant profile
- Mid-career professionals from designated countries
Study route
- Fellowship, Professional study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to mid-level professionals from designated countries who hold a bachelor's degree, have at least five years of full-time professional experience, have limited or no prior U.S. experience, show leadership and a record of community public service, and have English ability. Candidates are nominated through the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in their home country.
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 documents (set by home-country office)
How to apply
- 1
Check the list of eligible countries on the IIE Humphrey Program website
- 2
Contact the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your home country for the application
- 3
Submit the application to that office, which reviews and nominates candidates
- 4
Washington, D.C. panels consider nominees; the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board approves final selections
Application timeline
Application cycle
Deadlines vary by country (see IIE); awards are announced in the spring for fellowships beginning in the fall. No year-specific dates are on the page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
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.