For mid-career professionals worldwide, the Eisenhower Global Program 2026 is a distinguished, fully financed leadership development program. 40 to 50 creative leaders from a variety of sectors join the program as International Eisenhower Fellows, which takes place in the United States over six weeks in the spring of 2026.
Finding, empowering, and connecting creative leaders dedicated to creating a more just, peaceful, and prosperous world is the goal of Eisenhower Fellowships. Participants will visit different American cities during the fellowship to participate in high-level meetings, cultural exchanges, and cooperative discussions with significant people from a variety of industries.
The program, which is open to applicants of all nationalities, offers a special chance to broaden one’s perspective on the world, promote intercultural understanding, and create effective leadership techniques. All fellowship-related costs are fully paid.
Further details are given below.
Host Country: USA
Funded By: International Eisenhower Fellows
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Dates: April to Mid May 2026
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality-based eligibility is available to candidates from any nation.
- Age Range: Usually between 32 and 45 when the fellowship begins
- Language Proficiency: Excellent written and spoken English
- Personal Maturity: The capacity to make the most of the fellowship experience and distinguishedly represent Eisenhower Fellowships
- Leadership Potential: Proven leadership background with obvious room for growth
- Global Engagement: Applicants from nations with which Eisenhower Fellowships maintains active partnerships may be given preference.
Benefits:
- International airfare to and from the United States, round-trip
- As part of the program schedule, domestic travel within the United States
- Housing for the duration of the six-week fellowship
- Costs of daily living, such as meals and local transportation
- All program-related expenses are completely reimbursed.
- For the duration of the program, health insurance is offered.
- Six weeks of intensive leadership training in several American cities
- Meetings in person with influential opinion leaders, legislators, and experts
- Possibilities to interact with many cultures and communities
- Global leadership development and professional networking
- An opportunity to travel to and see the United States as a member of a distinguished international fellowship
Deadline: 16 May 2025
