Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Professionals

Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program

Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program

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The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings young and mid-career professionals from developing countries to the United States. This Fellowship program is ten months of non-degree graduate education and related practical work experiences. The Humphrey program was established in 1978 to honor the late Senator and Vice President of the United States, Hubert H. Humphrey.

Young and mid-career professionals in leadership positions dedicated to public service and the possibility for professional progress are ideal applicants.

Offered by  Government Bodies (United States-India Educational Foundation)
Type of Scholarship  Merit-Based 
Level of Program  Non-Degree Graduate Study 
Application Deadline June 15, 2024 (tentative) 
Renewability  One time Payment 
International Students  Yes 
Official URL  Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program
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Benefits

  • list items The Humphrey Fellowship covers the tuition and fees of the applicant. 
  • list items A monthly maintenance allowance is provided.
  • list items The Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges is for the health protection for applicants that is provided to the applicants.
  • list items A modest allowance for books and supplies is made by the Humphrey Fellowship.
  • list items After being selected for the Humphrey Fellowship Program, the foundation covers the round-trip international air travel to the host institution, Domestic travel to the Washington, D.C. workshop, and 
  • list items Allowances for professional activities such as field trips, professional visits, and conferences are all included in a Humphrey fellowship. 
  • These fellowships do not include a stipend for dependents, and the grant stipend is insufficient to support family members. The program will feature a number of activities in which dependents will be difficult to include.

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    Eligibility Criteria

    In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicant must meet the following:

  • list items Applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree, a completed master's degree, or a full-time postgraduate diploma if the bachelor's degree is shorter than four years in length.
  • list items They need to have at least five years of substantial professional experience in the respective field (prior to August 2024) and be eligible for leave.
  • list items Applicants need to have demonstrated leadership qualities and a record of community service to become eligible for the fellowship program;
  • list items And must give the undertaking to return to India upon completion of the fellowship.
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    Application Process

  • list items Online applications must be filed at This link
  • list items Before you begin with your online application, read the Hubert H Humphrey_Applicant Instructions carefully. 
  • list items If you are employed at the time of applying, it is required to add the Employer's Endorsement Form along with the application.
  • list items The signed copy of the employer's endorsement form should be forwarded through the cadre controlling authority in the case of central or state government personnel. In the case of employed candidates, the employer's comments on the employer's endorsement form must indicate that leave for the fellowship will be given. On your online application, please provide a scanned copy of the employer's endorsement. 
  • list items Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
  • list items Applicants should invite two referees via their online application portal and suggest that they submit their recommendations electronically in accordance with the parameters outlined in the applicant instructions. The referee(s) must submit a private reference report by the application date. 
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    Timeline and Placement Process 

    Late July 2024 Screening applications to choose candidates
    End July 2024 USIEF notifies applicants of the evaluation outcomes
    Mid-August 2024 Short-listed candidates to be interviewed on a national scale
    End August 2024 The nominees are notified by USIEF. Nominees to take TOEFL
    October 2024 Nominee applications are forwarded to the Humphrey Program Office in Washington, D.C. by USIEF
    February/March 2025 The Humphrey selection cable is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C.
    February/March 2025 The finalists are notified by the USIEF
    April 2025 For fellows who require Long-Term English Training, a 4-month intensive English program begins.
    June/July 2025 Pre-academic preparation in the United States begins for fellows who require 8 weeks of English training (if necessary)
    August/September 2025 The Humphrey program gets underway.
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    Contact Details

    For any queries contact: [email protected]

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the goals of the Humphrey Fellowship Program?

    The Humphrey Scholarship Program seeks to build and strengthen long-term constructive ties and interactions between Americans and people from other regions of the world. 

    What are the benefits of the Humphrey Fellowship Program?

    The Humphrey Fellowship Program offers the following advantages: TOEFL and other standardized tests required for admission to certain universities. Help in obtaining the J-1 visa (Exchange Programme Visa). Round-trip airline ticket in economy class.

    Who is eligible for the Humphrey Fellowship?

    Applicants need to be citizens of an eligible nation in order to be considered for a Humphrey Fellowship Programme. They should have a first-year university or bachelor's degree and at least five years of full-time professional experience. 

    What is the TOEFL score for Humphrey?

    Normally, candidates will have a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 525 (paper-based) or 71 (internet-based).

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