Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2026-27

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• hold a completed bachelor's degree equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree or a four-year bachelor's degree itself (Note:- Applicants with a bachelor's degree less than four years may be considered if they have a full-time postgraduate diploma.)
• possess at least five years of substantial professional experience by August 2025 in the relevant field, and be eligible for leave from their current position
• demonstrate leadership qualities
• have a record of public service in the community
• commit to return to India after completing the fellowship program

The following candidates are ineligible to apply for the fellowship programme:-

• Applicants with less than five years of full-time professional experience by August 2025.
• University faculty without management or policy responsibilities, except for English language teachers and substance abuse prevention/treatment specialists.
• Applicants who attended a U.S. graduate school for one academic year or more in the seven years before August 2025.
• Applicants with more than six months of U.S. experience within the five years before August 2025.
• Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
• Participation in recent State Department exchange programs.

Selected fellows will receive the following benefits:-

• Tuition and fees
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Accident and sickness insurance as outlined by U.S. Government guidelines
• Round-trip international airfare to the host institution
• Allowances for professional activities, e.g., field trips, conferences, etc.
• Modest book and supply allowance
• Domestic travel to the Washington, D.C. workshop
   

Note:- Dependent allowances are not available, and the stipend may not be sufficient to support family members. Additionally, the program includes activities that may not be conducive to participation with dependents.

• Academic record
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Employer’s endorsement form (if employed)
• Recommendation letters
• Writing sample (optional)

Note:- The documents mentioned above must be uploaded in the prescribed format.

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note - If already registered, log in using the registered email ID.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Application Process' section and click on the provided application link.
Step 4: Click 'Create an Account' and follow the necessary steps to register. (Note:- Registered users can click on the 'Login' option and continue with the application.)
Step 5: After registering successfully, log in using valid credentials.
Step 7: Fill in the required information and upload the required documents in the suggested format to complete the application process.

Application Deadline: 10 July 2025