Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a one-year program offered to young and mid-career professionals who have 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.

The program awards a certificate from the U.S. Government; it is not designed to deliver an advanced degree.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished professionals from designated countries around the world to the United States at a midpoint in their careers for a year of graduate-level academic course work and professional development activities. The Humphrey Program was initiated in 1978 to honor the memory and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice President, Hubert H. Humphrey. Fellows are selected on their potential for leadership and commitment to public service.

The program provides a basis for establishing lasting ties between citizens of the United States and their professional counterparts in other countries, fostering an exchange of knowledge and mutual understanding throughout the world.

Learn more about Humphrey from program alumni:

Eligible Fields/Sectors

Human and Institutional Capacity:

  • Economic Development

  • Finance & Banking

  • Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration

  • Technology Policy and Management

Rights and Freedoms: 

  • Communications and Journalism

  • Law and Human Rights

Sustainable Lands:

  • Agricultural and Rural Development

  • Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change

  • Urban and Regional Planning

Thriving Communities:

  • Public Health Policy and Management

  • Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention

  • Educational Administration, Planning, and Policy

Application Process

Applications for this program are usually accepted once a year from July to September. The application season for this program is currently closed. If you have questions about the program, please contact us at belarus@americancouncils.org

To be eligible for a Humphrey Fellowship, applicants must be Belarusian citizens and must have:

  • a first university degree;

  • at least five years of full-time professional experience;

  • demonstrated leadership qualities and a record of public service;

  • demonstrated English language ability;

  • limited prior experience in the U.S.

Applicants must also be able to provide two recommendations, one of which must be from your current supervisor․

Terms and Conditions

The Humphrey Fellowship provides international travel, tuition and university fees, accident/sickness coverage, monthly maintenance allowance and funding for books and professional activities, visa support for accompanying family members. The Humphrey Program does not provide financial support for accompanying dependents.

The selection of candidates for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is carried out by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Belarus with support from American Councils for International Education. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

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The program offers equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, native language, handicap or disability.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is open to all Belarusian citizens who meet the eligibility criteria irrespective of their current place of residence.