Training · Key profession of ecological transition

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

A year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced Filipino professionals. The program develops leaders who will have “multiplier effect” on their society.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Eligibility

This ten-month Fellowship program is offered to mid-career professionals with a proven track record of leadership, a public service commitment, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent non-degree study at a leading U.S. university.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a Humphrey Fellowship Program, applicants must:

Be a citizen of an eligible country
Have an undergraduate (first university or Bachelor’s) degree
Have a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience
Demonstrated leadership qualities and a record of public service in the community
Limited experience in the United States
Demonstrated English language ability

Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright Exchange, cultivates relationships between government officials in targeted countries and the United States, creating a global network of U.S.-trained leaders who cooperate with the United States in areas such as combatting illicit drug trafficking, economic and trade partnerships, emerging technologies, law, and space governance.

Humphrey Fellowship Components

The Humphrey Fellowship is a non-degree program. It is designed to provide broad professional enrichment through a combination of activities tailored to each Humphrey Fellow’s interests.

Professional Affiliation

A core component of the Humphrey Fellowship Program is a six-week Professional Affiliation (PA) experience that allows Fellows to collaborate with U.S.-based organizations, share best practices and knowledge with U.S. professionals, and apply their classroom learning to real-world settings. Humphrey Fellows serve an essential role at U.S. organizations while forming connections and impact that last long beyond their Fellowship year.

Humphrey Seminar

The Humphrey Seminar is a required course where Humphrey Fellows develop their individual program goals and plan. It focuses on broad programmatic objectives, including an increased understanding of U.S. society and culture, professional networking, and leadership development.

Global Leadership Forum

The Global Leadership Forum provides an opportunity for all Humphrey Fellows to participate in activities that enhance their leadership and professional skills; develop their understanding of social, cultural, and political processes and institutions; foster cross-sector collaboration between the cohort; and leverage the resources and networks available to them in our nation’s capital.

Professional Development

The Humphrey Fellowship provides development opportunities to contribute to Humphrey Fellows’ professional growth and help them build partnerships that can take their work to the next level. Humphrey Fellows expand their perspectives on their work and global issues through immersive learning, collaboration, and networking. This includes participating in thematic workshops that enhance Fellows’ skillsets, attending high-profile events with policymakers and scholars, and much more.

Academic Enrichment

Humphrey Fellows are placed in cohorts at one of 7 Humphrey host universities based on the host university’s impact areas and the Fellows’ professional expertise. Humphrey Fellows partake in an educational experience where they learn from renowned faculty without the expectation of meeting specific degree or diploma requirements. This makes it possible for them to travel and network with American counterparts in their field of work, attend conferences, and engage in professional affiliation.