Educational Exchange
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Program for the 2010 – 2011 academic year are now closed.
About the Grant: The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a prestigious one-year, non-degree exchange program combining academic and professional opportunities for career development. This grant is intended for mid-career professionals in management-related fields who are likely to assume greater leadership responsibilities in the future. Awards are given competitively to public and private-sector professionals with a commitment to public service in the following broadly defined management fields:
Agricultural Development
Agricultural Economics
Banking and Finance
Communications/Journalism
Economic Development
Educational Planning/Administration
Environmental Management
Human Resources/Personnel Management.
Natural Resource Management
Public Administration
Public Health Policy and Management
Public Policy Analysis
Substance Abuse Prevention
Technology Policy and Management
Urban and Regional Planning
Humphrey grant programs will begin in August or September 2009.
Fellows are placed by the Institute of International Education (IIE) at selected universities which offer a broad base of coursework and related professional activities. Each campus has a designated coordinator and academic advisor who provides academic and administrative support.
Fellows participate in workshops and conferences which allow for interaction with leaders from U.S. federal, state and local governments, multinational organizations, and the private sector. The workshops provide a forum for discussion of issues of professional interest.
The Humphrey Program also features a professional development component. Early in the academic year, each Fellow, working with program and faculty advisors, develops a plan for professional activities geared to the Fellow's needs for relevant, practical professional experiences. The professional plan must include an internship period of at least six weeks.
Because of frequent travel and academic and professional obligations in the United States, Fellows are strongly discouraged from seeking to bring dependents to the United States during the Humphrey Program.
Prerequisites: Applicants must be Zambian citizens who have fluent English language skills (TOEFL score 600 or above) and who hold an undergraduate(Bachelors) degree or higher. Candidates must have worked for a minimum of five years in positions of administrative responsibility and leadership, but must also have a substantial career ahead of them in their chosen profession. Humphrey fellows should be policy-oriented, rather than research- or technically-oriented. This program is not intended for university faculty, but university administrators are eligible.
Grant Benefits: Humphrey Fellowships provide for international and domestic travel in the U.S. as required, university tuition and fees, books, and a monthly maintenance allowance for the duration of the program. Limited funds are available for professional activities such as conference attendance, field trips and professional affiliations.
How to Apply: Please download and complete this form and and send it to the Cultural Affairs Assistant at the American Embassy.
Completed applications will be closely reviewed and selected candidates interviewed by this office. Based on these assessments, the applications of qualified candidates will be forwarded to the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarships Board in Washington for final review. Candidates will be informed of acceptance or non-acceptance by letter by May. This office will conduct pre-departure briefings for successful candidates.
Examinations: All applicants for the Humphrey Program must sit for the TOEFL examination no later than August. Application bulletins for the TOEFL are available from the Student Advising office at the American Center.