The US Embassy has announced that applications are now open for the Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Programme, a prestigious Fulbright exchange initiative that builds global networks of leaders dedicated to addressing critical global challenges. 

This 10-month, fully funded, non-degree professional development program offers exceptional individuals the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and professional development through tailored university courses, professional networking, and cultural exchange in the United States.

Eligible fields include public policy, economic development, public health, education, journalism, law, environmental sustainability, technology policy, substance abuse education, urban planning, and more. Through immersive academic study and hands-on professional experiences with U.S. counterparts, Humphrey Fellows gain critical knowledge, forge lasting ties, and return home empowered to foster innovation, institutional capacity, and community impact. The professional affiliations garnered strengthen Fellows’ connections with American colleagues and allow them to contribute directly to U.S. communities by bringing a global perspective to issues in their professional fields.

“Through the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, we are proud to support emerging leaders who are committed to driving positive change in their communities and beyond. This program is a unique opportunity to build bridges, exchange ideas, and foster mutual understanding that transcends borders,” said Public Affairs Attaché Mike Lavallee.

Past awardees include Robert Stennett, Deputy Governor, Bank of Jamaica and Professor the Honorable, Wendel Abel, Head of Community Health and Psychiatry in the Faculty of Medical Sciences at The University of the West Indies. 

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a university degree.
• Have at least five years of professional experience.
• Serve in a leadership or policy-making role.
• Demonstrate a commitment to public service and cross-cultural collaboration.

Applications are now being accepted online at: https://apply.iie.org/huberthhumphrey

Deadline: July 25, 2025.  Don’t miss your chance to join a global network of changemakers working toward sustainable progress and mutual understanding. For more information, please visit https://jm.usembassy.gov/humphrey-fellowship-program/.