Hubert_H._Humphrey_Fellowship
Established in 1978 by US President Jimmy Carter, the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a leadership initiative to train and groom future world leaders. The program's goals honor former Vice President Humphrey's commitment to public service and international diplomacy.[1] The 10-month training program is offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, to qualified US citizens, as well as to qualified non-US citizens.[2]
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The Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program, offered by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, is an exchange program for young and mid-career professionals from developing countries and nations undergoing democratic transition. The one-year long non-degree graduate level study program focuses on leadership development, and collaboration with U.S. counterparts. The Program, which was established to honor the public service career of the late Senator and Vice President, Hubert H. Humphrey, began in 1978. Fourteen major universities in the United States, which are chosen for their excellence in the Program's designated fields of study and for the resources, host Humphrey Fellows. Each year, approximately, 200 fellowships are awarded. Since 1978, more than 4,600 Fellows from 157 countries have participated in the program.[3] Primary funding for this fellowship comes from the U.S. Congress. The following universities host the Humphrey Fellows.
- American University, Washington College of Law
- Arizona State University
- Boston University
- Cornell University
- Emory University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Michigan State University
- Pennsylvania State University
- Syracuse University
- University of California, Davis
- University of Maryland, College Park
- University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
- Vanderbilt University
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia