US Department of State
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship
🗓 Typically closes around Oct, check your country's embassy page
Visit official page →Who's eligible
Experienced mid-career professionals (usually 5+ years) from designated countries in public service, NGOs, media, or the private sector — not a traditional degree program.
What you'll need
Substantial professional experience and a record of public service · leadership potential · apply through the US Embassy in your country.
The perks
A funded, non-degree year of graduate-level study and professional affiliation at a US university, plus a professional development allowance.
Where it leads
Career acceleration into senior public-service, regulatory, or policy leadership roles back home.