The US Embassy has invited for applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship programme for the 2024-2025 academic year.

This unique, one-year programme is open to Bangladeshi professionals currently working in the public and private sectors, including local and international non-governmental organizations, said the US Embassy on Monday (May 8). 

Deadline for application is Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 11:59 pm EDT.

By providing future leaders and policy makers with exposure to US society, culture, and professional fields, the program seeks to develop lasting, productive ties between program participants and their Americans counterparts. 

Fellowships are offered in the areas such as Human and Institutional Capacity, Rights and Freedoms, Sustainable Lands, and Thriving Communities, including Public Health, Education Management, Communication and Journalism, Law and Human Rights, Natural Resources, Environment Policy, and Climate Change. 

Over the past few decades, nearly 100 Bangladeshi professionals have participated in this prestigious exchange program. 

Humphrey alumni include physicians, government officials, journalists, educators, and many more leaders from public and private organizations.  Prominent Bangladeshi alumni include Maudud Safdar, former Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh and current Managing Director of the Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation; Mahbooba Panna, Additional Secretary of the Economic Relations Division; Dr. Niaz Abdur Rahman, Managing Director of Bangladesh Eye Hospital; Mamunur Rahman, founder of Ella Pad who introduced menstrual hygiene products made from garment scraps to address the needs of poverty-stricken women.   

The Humphrey Fellowship covers tuition and fees for the fellow's 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 [email protected]. 

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul