Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2027-2028 - U.S. Embassy Announcement

Oct 1, 2026

Announcement from the U.S. Embassy detailing the 2027-2028 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The program invites accomplished professionals from developing countries, including professionals from Algeria, for one year of non-degree study and related activities at a U.S. university, with an individualized program, professional internship options, and enrichment activities. It outlines covered benefits including travel, tuition and fees, books, a monthly stipend, and limited professional development funds, plus placement beginning June–August 2027.

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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2027-2028 The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2027-2028 Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished professionals from developing countries to the United States at a midpoint in their careers for a one-year of non-degree study and related professional activities. The program seeks to foster an exchange of knowledge and mutual understanding between American citizens and professional counterparts from Algeria. These leaders should be willing to take full advantage of an independent study at a leading American university. Because the Humphrey Fellowship does not offer a degree, Humphrey Fellows design and implement individualized programs to acquire career-related knowledge, interact with colleagues and gain professional experience, including arrangements for a six-week professional internship. In addition, Fellows may also attend special enrichment activities throughout their program. These activities are excellent opportunities to network with Humphrey Fellows from other countries and to interact with prominent Americans across a range of professional fields. The Humphrey Fellowship covers international travel, travel within the United States as required, tuition and fees, books, a monthly maintenance stipend, and limited funds for professional development activities such as attendance at conferences, field trips, and professional affiliations. Successful applicants will be placed at participating universities in the United States starting from June-August 2027 period. Fields of Study: Fellowships are available in the following fields: • Communications and Journalism • Law and Governance • Natural Resources Policy • Public and Economic Policy • Public Health Policy and Management • Technology Policy and Management Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the Humphrey Fellowship, applicants must: • Be Algerian citizens. • Hold a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree (4-years full time study degree under the former classical system or Bachelor and M1/M2 of Arts or Science Degree (5-years full time study degree under the LMD system) . • Must have a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience prior to August 2026 in the respective field and be eligible for leave (no “internship” will be considered) . • Have management or policy responsibilities, including for those who are university teachers and/or teachers of English as a foreign language. Exceptions are made for scientists/researchers applying in the field of substance abuse education and policy. • English language ability as measured by TOEFL IBT (minimum score of 72/100/6.0 scores on TOEFL test or IELTS test) . The test score report needs to be uploaded along with your application by the deadline. • Limited or no prior experience in the United States. • A commitment to returning to Algeria after completing the program and a clear vision on how Fellow, home institution, and Algeria will benefit from the Hubert Humphrey experience. Candidates meeting any of the following descriptions will be rendered technically ineligible to participate in the Humphrey Program. • Recent university graduates (even if they have significant positions) . • University teachers or academic researchers with no management responsibilities. • Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status. • Applicants who are not qualified to hold a valid passport as a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the country that they are applying from. • Local employees of U.S. Missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State, or the former U.S. Agency for International Development, including temporary employees and contractors, and members of their families, as well as individuals who work for or are otherwise associated with an organization that is responsible for nominating or selecting individuals for participat

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What is the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program for 2027-2028?

It is a one-year, non-degree fellowship for accomplished professionals from developing countries to study and complete related professional activities in the United States, including independent study and professional experience.

What fields of study are eligible for the fellowship?

Fellowships are available in Communications and Journalism; Law and Governance; Natural Resources Policy; Public and Economic Policy; Public Health Policy and Management; and Technology Policy and Management.

What are the English language and work experience requirements?

Applicants must demonstrate English ability via TOEFL (minimum 72/100/6.0) or IELTS (minimum 6.0) and upload the score report by the deadline. They must also have a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience prior to August 2026 in the relevant field.

Oct 1, 2026

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