U.S. Embassy Jerusalem is currently accepting applications for its Humphrey Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About U.S. Embassy Jerusalem - Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright exchange, enhances leadership among international professionals who collaborate to address local and global challenges and foster change for our collective good. Through academic study and professional development with U.S. counterparts, this growing global network shares best practices and builds expertise in fields of critical importance to advance societal and institutional capacity, promote human rights and freedoms, ensure sustainable lands, and develop thriving communities. By providing future leaders and policy makers with experience in U.S. higher education, society, culture, and professional organizations, the program provides a basis for lasting, productive ties between Americans and their professional counterparts overseas.
Benefits of U.S. Embassy Jerusalem - Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Humphrey Fellowship Program is fully funded.
The fellowship covers:
- Tuition
- Living expenses
- Travel costs
- Health insurance
- Programme-related academic and professional development support
This financial support allows fellows to participate fully in the programme without bearing the major costs of study, travel, and living in the United States.
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem - Humphrey Fellowship Program Requirements
- Individuals must have a first university degree (equivalent of a bachelor’s or undergraduate degree).
- Appropriate candidates are mid-career professionals in leadership positions who have demonstrated a commitment to public service and the potential for professional advancement.
- Individuals must have at least five years of full-time professional experience beyond attainment of a first university/undergraduate degree, and prior to August 2025.
- University teachers must have management or policy responsibilities, except for teachers of English as a foreign language, and specialists in substance abuse prevention and treatment.
- Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status may not apply to the program as they are ineligible for a J visa.
- Individuals must hold a passport (or be eligible to hold a passport) of the country nominating them.
- Have not attended a graduate school in the United States for one academic year or more during the seven years prior to August 2026.
- Have not had more than six months of U.S. experience during the five years prior to August 2026.
- Have not participated in a State Department exchange programs within the last three years.
- Candidates must be Palestinian residents of Jerusalem, the West Bank, or Gaza Strip.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
15 August, 2026
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