The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has announced the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for experienced Nigerian professionals. This 10-month non-degree fellowship brings mid-career leaders to top U.S. universities for academic coursework, conferences, networking, and practical professional affiliations.
Eligible Fields of Study
- Agricultural and Rural Development
- Communications / Journalism
- Economic Development; Finance and Banking
- Educational Administration, Planning and Policy; Higher Education Administration
- Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
- HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention; Public Health Policy and Management
- Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention
- Human Resource Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
- Law and Human Rights; Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention
- Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
- Technology Policy and Management; Urban and Regional Planning
Eligibility Criteria
Interested Nigerian applicants must possess:
- An undergraduate (first university or Bachelor's) degree.
- A minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional experience.
- Limited or no prior experience in the United States.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and a strong record of public service in the community.
- Proficiency in the English language.
How to Apply and Updated Schedule Notice
Please note that due to global schedule adjustments, the traditional April 1 opening and June 1 submission dates have been revised. Interested Nigerian candidates should send an email to CulturalAbuja@state.gov (for Abuja/Northern region) or CulturalLagos@state.gov (for Lagos/Southern region) to receive direct notification as soon as the updated 2021 application window opens.
All applications are submitted online at apply.iie.org/huberthhumphrey. You can also read full guidelines on the U.S. Embassy Nigeria website and www.humphreyfellowship.org.
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