U.S. Embassy Mauritius has opened applications for its Hubert H. 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 Mauritius - Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is an international professional exchange initiative that brings experienced mid-career professionals to the United States for one year of non-degree academic study combined with leadership and professional development.
Benefits of U.S. Embassy Mauritius - Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
- The fellowship provides full support for one year
- Covers academic study and professional development activities
- Exact monetary value is not publicly disclosed
- Support is structured rather than stipend-based in public terms
U.S. Embassy Mauritius - Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Requirements
Participants must meet the following technical criteria to be eligible for the Humphrey Fellowship:
- Have a first university degree (equivalent of a 4-year bachelor’s or undergraduate degree).
- Have at least five years of full-time professional experience beyond attainment of a first university/undergraduate degree prior to August 2026.
- Have management or policy responsibilities, including for those who are university teachers and/or teachers of English as a foreign language. Exceptions are made for scientists/researchers applying in the field of substance abuse education and policy.
- Hold a passport (or be eligible to hold a passport) of the country nominating them.
- Have an English language assessment (TOEFL/ Duolingo/IELTS) score of 72/100/6.0 equivalent or higher
Ineligibility:
a. A candidate will be removed from consideration if they do not meet all the technical eligibility requirements.
b. Ineligible candidates include:
- Recent university graduates (even if they have significant positions);
- University teachers or academic researchers with no management responsibilities
- Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status
- Applicants who are not qualified to hold a valid passport as a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the country that they are applying from.
- Local employees of U.S. Missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State, or the former U.S. Agency for International Development, including temporary employees and contractors, and members of their families, as well as individuals who work for or are otherwise associated with an organization that is responsible for nominating or selecting individuals for participation in any ECA exchange program.
- Candidates with an English language assessment (TOEFL/Duolingo/IELTS) score lower than 72/100/6.0
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
10 August, 2026
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