US Embassy invites Hubert Humphrey Fellowship applications

US Embassy Dhaka

DHAKA, May 31, 2021: The U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2022-2023 academic year.
This unique, one-year program is open to professional candidates in the public and private sectors, including from non-governmental organizations.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is one of the U.S. government’s prestigious Fulbright program offerings that brings accomplished mid-career professionals to the United States for a year of non-degree, graduate-level study, leadership development, and substantive professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts. By providing future leaders and policy makers with exposure to U.S. society, culture, and professional fields, the program seeks to develop lasting, productive ties between program participants and their American counterparts.
Fellowships are being offered in the following general categories: Human and Institutional Capacity; Rights and Freedoms; Sustainable Lands; and Thriving Communities, including Public Health, Contagious Diseases, and Education Management. More information regarding the fields of study and the eligibility criteria is available on our website at  https://bd.usembassy.gov/26031/.
The Humphrey Fellowship covers tuition and fees for the fellow’s English academic programs, a monthly maintenance stipend, insurance coverage, an allowance for books and supplies, round-trip international airfare, supplementary funds for professional activities such as field trips and conferences, and expenses in connection with internships.  
To apply, applicants must first create an IIE account at https://apply.iie.org/huberthhumphrey and submit a complete application package containing the form and required documents.
For further information, please contact Professional Exchanges Program Manager, Ms. Syeda Kashfi Chowdhury at ChowdhuryKS@state.gov.  – Press release