Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Ghana)
U.S. Department of State / U.S. Embassy Ghana (Public Affairs Section)
Ten-month non-degree Fulbright exchange in the USA for Ghanaian mid-career professionals (bachelor's + 5 years' experience): graduate study, leadership training and a six-week professional affiliation, fully funded. 2027-28 call closed 31 July 2026.
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Eligibility
- Who can apply
- Ghana
- Education required
- Bachelors completed
- Work experience
- 5+ years
- Fields
- Journalism media, Law, Public policy, Economics, Public health, Environment, Energy, Computer science
- Language
- Sufficient English proficiency; all finalists take the TOEFL (fee paid by the program; scores of 80+ considered competitive; English training may be offered to nominees with lower scores)
- Residency
- Ghanaian citizen currently residing in Ghana; dual U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are ineligible (J visa)
- Also required
- Minimum five years of full-time professional experience in the relevant field with interest in its policy aspects
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and a record of public service (public or private sector)
- High prospect of receiving study leave from employer
- Good health (successful candidates submit a Medical History and Examination Report)
- Not eligible: recent undergraduate graduates; university teachers or academic researchers with no management responsibilities
- Not eligible: one academic year or more of U.S. graduate school in the seven years before August 2026, or U.S. in-country experience of more than six months in the five years before August 2026
- Preference for applicants with limited or no U.S. experience and no previous Fulbright scholar grant
About this opportunity
The Humphrey Fellowship, a Fulbright exchange program, places mid-career professionals with leadership records and a public-service commitment at U.S. host universities for about ten months of non-degree graduate study, professional development and a professional affiliation of at least six weeks. Fellows cannot choose their university or switch to degree status.
Mission Ghana encourages applications in Communications and Journalism; Law and Governance; Natural Resources Policy; Public and Economic Policy; Public Health Policy and Management; and Technology Policy and Management. Applicants must be Ghanaian citizens living in Ghana with a bachelor's degree, five years of full-time professional experience, good health and adequate English (finalists take TOEFL). Covers travel, tuition and fees, insurance, a monthly allowance, books and professional activities; no dependant support.
- Level
- Early career
- Where
- United States
- Duration
- 10 months (non-degree), including a professional affiliation of at least six weeks
- Difficulty
- Very high · about 8 weeks to prepare
Funding
Fully funded
- tuition
- stipend
- travel
- health insurance
- books
- training
Embassy page: 'The Humphrey Fellowship provides international travel, tuition and university fees, accident/sickness coverage, monthly maintenance allowance and funding for books and professional activities. The Humphrey Program does not provide financial support for accompanying dependents.' Humphrey FAQ adds a one-time settling-in allowance, computer subsidy and professional development allowance.
What you will need
- Reference letters (2)
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Project or business proposal
- Language test (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL)
- Medical certificate
Online IIE application. 'Two recommendation letters are required for each nominee. One of the letters should be from the nominee's current employer.' Course listings, grades and proof of degree conferral for each higher-education degree. Selected candidates submit an Objectives and Program Plan; finalists take the TOEFL; successful candidates submit a medical report.
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