The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished professionals to the United States at a midpoint in their careers for a year of non-degree study and related professional experiences. Fellows are selected based on their potential for national leadership and commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.  Fellowships are offered in the following fields:

• Sustainable Development
• Democratic Institution Building
• Education
• Public Health

The program combines graduate level course work at prestigious American universities with professional internships at leading American institutions, with the objective of helping participants develop leadership skills to contribute to Namibia’s national development. The fellowship covers travel costs, tuition, medical insurance, monthly maintenance, and educational materials. The program does not provide financial support for accompanying dependents.

Selection Criteria: Candidates must be fluent in English and be prepared to take the TOEFL test. All candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience, demonstrated leadership qualities, and a record of public service in the community. Competitive applicants should have limited or no prior experience in the United States and should be available to travel in July-August.

The online application can be accessed at: https://apply.iie.org/huberthhumphrey

Applications will be screened, and only short-listed candidates will be invited to take the TOEFL test to qualify for the final round of interviews.

For more information, please contact PublicAffairsWindhoek@state.gov.