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The American Embassy is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program. This one-year, full scholarship program is offered to mid-level professionals who have a proven record of leadership, commitment to public service, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent study at a leading U.S. University. This is not a degree-granting program, but is intended for professional development.
This program brings accomplished professionals from developing countries to the U.S. at a midpoint in their career for a year of study and related professional experiences. Fellows are selected on their potential for national leadership and commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.
Eligible fields/Sectors:
Agricultural Development, Agricultural Economics; Communication, Journalism; Drug Abuse Education and Education, Treatment and Prevention; Economic Development; Educational Planning and Administration; Finance and Banking; HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention; Human Resource Management; Law and Human Rights; Natural Resources and Environmental Management; Public Health Policy and Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration; Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (Teacher Training or Curriculum Development); Technology Policy and Management; Trafficking in Persons--Prevention and Policy; Urban and Regional Planning.
To be eligible for a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be citizen of and currently residing in Madagascar or in The Union of the Comoros;
- Have demonstrated leadership qualities and a record of public service;
- Be mid-career professionals in leadership positions;
- Have at least five years of substantive professional experience;
- Be a holder of the "Maîtrise" degree, or an equivalent official four-year degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree in the field of specialization;
- Have a high level of English proficiency;
- Have outstanding academic records, references and preparation in their chosen field;
- Have high motivation and a serious commitment to completing the program and to returning home.
There is no fixed age limit for fellows. However, candidates under 30 must demonstrate clearly the maturity and discipline needed to carry out a flexible, self-directed program.
Recent university graduates, faculty members with no management responsibilities, and individuals with recent U.S. experience are not appropriate candidates for this program.
Application instructions:
Application form can be accessed at http://apply.embark.com/student/humphrey/fellowship/
Deadline for submission is Friday, April 30, 2010.
In addition to the completed application forms, applicants must provide certified copies of university transcripts and diplomas, and two letters of reference.
Application form
A committee will screen applications and only short-listed candidates will be called for personal interviews.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The American Embassy is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program. This one-year, full scholarship program is offered to mid-level professionals who have a proven record of leadership, commitment to public service, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent study at a leading U.S. University. This is not a degree-granting program, but is intended for professional development.
This program brings accomplished professionals from developing countries to the U.S. at a midpoint in their career for a year of study and related professional experiences. Fellows are selected on their potential for national leadership and commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.
Eligible fields/Sectors:
Agricultural Development, Agricultural Economics; Communication, Journalism; Drug Abuse Education and Education, Treatment and Prevention; Economic Development; Educational Planning and Administration; Finance and Banking; HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention; Human Resource Management; Law and Human Rights; Natural Resources and Environmental Management; Public Health Policy and Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration; Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (Teacher Training or Curriculum Development); Technology Policy and Management; Trafficking in Persons--Prevention and Policy; Urban and Regional Planning.
To be eligible for a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be citizen of and currently residing in Madagascar or in The Union of the Comoros;
- Have demonstrated leadership qualities and a record of public service;
- Be mid-career professionals in leadership positions;
- Have at least five years of substantive professional experience;
- Be a holder of the "Maîtrise" degree, or an equivalent official four-year degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree in the field of specialization;
- Have a high level of English proficiency;
- Have outstanding academic records, references and preparation in their chosen field;
- Have high motivation and a serious commitment to completing the program and to returning home.
There is no fixed age limit for fellows. However, candidates under 30 must demonstrate clearly the maturity and discipline needed to carry out a flexible, self-directed program.
Recent university graduates, faculty members with no management responsibilities, and individuals with recent U.S. experience are not appropriate candidates for this program.
Application instructions:
Application form can be accessed at http://apply.embark.com/student/humphrey/fellowship/
Deadline for submission is Friday, April 30, 2010.
In addition to the completed application forms, applicants must provide certified copies of university transcripts and diplomas, and two letters of reference.
Application form
A committee will screen applications and only short-listed candidates will be called for personal interviews.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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