Deadline: 4 May 2018
The U.S. Embassy has announced the 2019 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for citizens of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
The ten-month fellowship consists of academic coursework and an internship in a relevant professional organization. Fellows are accomplished mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership and the capacity to develop a self-defined program of independent academic and professional development.
The Humphrey Fellowship covers international travel, travel within the United States as required, tuition and fees, books, a monthly maintenance stipend, and limited funds for professional development activities such as attendance at conferences, field trips, and professional affiliations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be citizens of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu and currently reside in these countries
- Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (undergraduate) and a strong academic background demonstrated by their post-secondary transcripts
- Applicants must have a minimum of five years of professional work experience
- Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities — including volunteer experience and involvement in their communities
- Applicants must have excellent English communication skills
- Applicants must present three letters of recommendation from their professors and/or employers. One from professor and two from employers is highly recommended.
- Applicants must submit two well-reasoned application essays: a description of the proposed professional development plan describing the area of interest and how it connects to their country’s development goals; and a personal statement describing their professional goals and public service commitment
- Applicants must be committed to returning to his or her country of citizenship and outline a specific plan for using their Humphrey Fellowship experience in their professional lives and in service to his or her country
- Strong preference will be given to applicants who have not had extensive or recent experience in the United States.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu
For more information, please visit Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.