Overview
The Hubert H. Humphrey Program was initiated in 1978 to honor the memory and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice President, Hubert H. Humphrey. Since 1978 more than 3000 Fellows from over 140 countries have participated in the program.
The program provides mid-career professionals in the private and public sector with an opportunity for a 10-month non-degree academic and professional training in the following areas:
Agricultural development/Agricultural Economics; Communications/Journalism; Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention; Economic development/Finance and Banking; Educational Administration, Planning and Policy; 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; Technology Policy and Management; Trafficking in Persons, Policy and Prevention; Urban and Regional Planning.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must have Bulgarian citizenship (green card holders and persons with double citizenship are ineligible).
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
English language proficiency (a valid TOEFL score) is required.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the respective field is required.
Candidates should be under 50 years of age and in sound health.
General Selection Criteria
Candidates should demonstrate potential for leadership and commitment to public service with an emphasis on national development needs.
Candidates should demonstrate adaptability and personal suitability.
Candidates should be representative and responsible citizens who can contribute to a full picture of the culture and civilization of Bulgaria .
Preference is generally given to candidates who have not had prior professional experience in the U.S.
All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
Checklist
Two letters of reference (can be submitted online or sent directly to the Fulbright Commission office);
Application form (the web-based Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship application is located at http://apply.embark.com/student/humphrey/fellowship);
Certified translation into English of verified copies of original academic transcript and degree certificate from each university or post-secondary institution (scanned and attached to the web-based application);
Certified translation into English of verified copies of doctoral or other qualifying degree certificates (if applicable) (scanned and attached to the web-based application);
Valid TOEFL scores.
PLEASE NOTE:
All items should be translated into English.
The Fulbright Commission will advise applicants to submit a medical history and examination report if and when necessary.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR AY 2012-2013: May 2, 2011
Submitting TOEFL scores by May 2, 2011 is considered an advantage.
Final deadline for submitting official test scores: September 19, 2011
Interviews of eligible candidates take place during the second half of May. Date and time are fixed.
Contacts
Bulgarian-American Commission for Educational Exchange
17 Alexander Stamboliiski Boulevard,
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
tel: (+359 2) 981 85 67, (+359 2) 980 82 12;
fax: (+359 2) 988 45 17
e-mail: fulbright@fulbright.bg. website: www.fulbright.bg
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com on your application when applying for this scholarship
The Hubert H. Humphrey Program was initiated in 1978 to honor the memory and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice President, Hubert H. Humphrey. Since 1978 more than 3000 Fellows from over 140 countries have participated in the program.
The program provides mid-career professionals in the private and public sector with an opportunity for a 10-month non-degree academic and professional training in the following areas:
Agricultural development/Agricultural Economics; Communications/Journalism; Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention; Economic development/Finance and Banking; Educational Administration, Planning and Policy; 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; Technology Policy and Management; Trafficking in Persons, Policy and Prevention; Urban and Regional Planning.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must have Bulgarian citizenship (green card holders and persons with double citizenship are ineligible).
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
English language proficiency (a valid TOEFL score) is required.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the respective field is required.
Candidates should be under 50 years of age and in sound health.
General Selection Criteria
Candidates should demonstrate potential for leadership and commitment to public service with an emphasis on national development needs.
Candidates should demonstrate adaptability and personal suitability.
Candidates should be representative and responsible citizens who can contribute to a full picture of the culture and civilization of Bulgaria .
Preference is generally given to candidates who have not had prior professional experience in the U.S.
All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
Checklist
Two letters of reference (can be submitted online or sent directly to the Fulbright Commission office);
Application form (the web-based Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship application is located at http://apply.embark.com/student/humphrey/fellowship);
Certified translation into English of verified copies of original academic transcript and degree certificate from each university or post-secondary institution (scanned and attached to the web-based application);
Certified translation into English of verified copies of doctoral or other qualifying degree certificates (if applicable) (scanned and attached to the web-based application);
Valid TOEFL scores.
PLEASE NOTE:
All items should be translated into English.
The Fulbright Commission will advise applicants to submit a medical history and examination report if and when necessary.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR AY 2012-2013: May 2, 2011
Submitting TOEFL scores by May 2, 2011 is considered an advantage.
Final deadline for submitting official test scores: September 19, 2011
Interviews of eligible candidates take place during the second half of May. Date and time are fixed.
Contacts
Bulgarian-American Commission for Educational Exchange
17 Alexander Stamboliiski Boulevard,
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
tel: (+359 2) 981 85 67, (+359 2) 980 82 12;
fax: (+359 2) 988 45 17
e-mail: fulbright@fulbright.bg. website: www.fulbright.bg
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com on your application when applying for this scholarship
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