The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship 2026 is currently accepting applications, which is fantastic news for professionals in their mid-career who want to advance their careers in the US. A rare chance to spend 10 to 12 months in the United States participating in graduate-level, non-degree academic study together with significant professional development activities is provided by this esteemed, fully funded fellowship. Professionals who have shown leadership potential and a dedication to public service are the target audience for this program, which equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary to have a bigger influence in their industries.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, which is supported by the U.S. Department of State, pays for all program-related expenditures, such as tuition, fees, living expenses, travel, and health insurance. The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) is the organization that accepts applications in Pakistan. Fellows take part in academic classes, go to conferences, network, and finish real-world job experiences like internships with American companies while they are in the United States.
The fellowship places a strong emphasis on mutual understanding and cultural interchange in addition to academic and professional development. It is recommended that participants go to various parts of the United States, interact with local people, and get fully immersed in American culture and society. This helps them develop long-lasting, cross-cultural relationships in addition to improving their leadership abilities.
For Pakistani professionals who are prepared to broaden their global perspective, develop as leaders, and establish international partnerships that can advance their careers and communities, the USEFP Humphrey Fellowship 2026 is an exceptional opportunity. This fellowship can be your next big step if you’re keen to discover new things and make a difference.
Host Country: USA
Hosted By : The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP)
Opportunity Type: Fellowships
Eligibility Country: Pakistani Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must have a great desire to serve Pakistan and be a citizen of Pakistan.
- 16 years of formal education must have been earned, either by
- A bachelor’s degree that lasts four years, or
- a master’s degree in addition to a two-year bachelor’s.
- 8 to 18 years of increasingly responsible work experience is required.
- ought to exhibit a readiness to assume leadership positions in their industry.
- A track record of community or public service must be demonstrated.
- Upon conclusion of the fellowship, a guarantee of reemployment in Pakistan is necessary.
- It is crucial to be proficient in both written and spoken English.
- Candidates are not qualified if they:
- lack leadership or management-level experience that is pertinent, particularly in research or academia.
- I have spent the last seven years enrolled in graduate school in the United States.
- are workers for the U.S. Department of State or the Fulbright program.
- own both U.S. and Pakistani citizenship.
Benefits:
- The fellowship grant covers the entire cost of tuition.
- The funding covers the cost of airfare to and from the host university in the United States.
- An allowance is given to recipients to cover the cost of textbooks and other study-related supplies.
- A living stipend is given each month to help with daily costs.
- The stipend includes coverage for health insurance.
- A worthwhile, fully paid option for Pakistani professionals to study and participate in an exchange program in the United States is the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship.
Deadline: 15 July 2025
