Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program-2025
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program offers accomplished mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential the opportunity to engage in a year of graduate-level non-degree academic coursework and professional development activities in the United States. This prestigious ten-month program includes academic coursework and an internship in a relevant professional organization, providing fellows with experience in U.S. society, culture, and professional fields.
Cycle:
- Tentative Announcement: April
- Duration: 10-12 months
- Grantees start studies: Fall next year
Eligibility Criteria:
Successful applicants must be committed to serving Pakistan, holding Pakistani citizenship with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional/work experience and 16 years of education (4-year Bachelor's or 2-year Bachelor's and a Master's degree). They must guarantee re-employment upon return to Pakistan and possess a high level of fluency in spoken and written English. Successful candidates should be prepared to assume leadership positions in their field.
Ineligibility:
Applications will not be accepted from university teachers or researchers with no management experience, individuals who attended graduate school in the U.S. in the last seven years, those with long-term U.S. experience within the last five years, persons with dual U.S./Pakistan nationality, or those with a spouse, fiancé, parent, or child over the age of 18 who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Employees of the Fulbright organization or the U.S. Department of State are also ineligible.
About the Program:
The Humphrey Program honors the memory and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice-President, Hubert H. Humphrey. Fellows are selected through a competitive process based on their potential for leadership and commitment to public service in the public or private sector.
Online Application : Click Here
Our Partners:
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is included in the Humphrey Fellowship program?
- The grant covers tuition, airfare, textbooks, a living stipend, and health insurance.
2. If I am selected, when will I begin the fellowship program in the U.S.?
- Grantees start their studies in the fall of the following year.
3. Can I submit a paper application?
- No, applications must be submitted online through the specified platform.
4. How does the selection process work?
- Applicants are selected based on their qualifications, leadership potential, and commitment to public service through a competitive process.
5. Will I need to submit any additional documents if I become a finalist?
- Yes, finalists may be required to submit additional documents as part of the final selection process.
6. Can I defer my Humphrey award to the following academic year?
- No, deferral of the award is not allowed.
7. If I decline the Humphrey award and reapply, will my application be given preference?
- No, previous applicants who declined the award will not receive preference in subsequent application cycles.
8. Can I bring dependents?
- Yes, fellows may be able to bring dependents with them to the U.S. However, specific arrangements and eligibility criteria should be discussed with program administrators.
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