United States - Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission is currently accepting applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About United States - Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission - Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Awards
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship is part of the broader Fulbright Program, designed to build leadership capacity among mid-career professionals through academic study, professional engagement, and cultural exchange in the United States.The 2027–2028 fellowship targets Sri Lankan professionals committed to public service and national development.
Benefits of United States - Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission - Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Awards
- Pre-departure orientation program in Colombo
- Monthly living stipend while in the U.S.
- Round-trip economy class air travel from Sri Lanka to the host organization in the U.S.
- Health insurance
- Fulbright enrichment activities
- Immigration advising and immigration sponsorship support
The Fulbright program does not provide any financial support for accompanying dependents.
United States - Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission - Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Awards Requirements
To apply, you must:
- Be a Sri Lankan citizen.
- Have continuously resided in Sri Lanka for a minimum of 2 years immediately prior to the award application deadline.
- Demonstrate aptitude and accomplishment in your academic, artistic or professional field thorough awards received, achievements and output.
- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in your field.
- Have at least five years of full-time professional experience beyond attainment of a first university/undergraduate degree, and prior to September 15, 2026.
- Demonstrate commitment to sharing knowledge with counterparts and the public in Sri Lanka
- Not be applying for or holding permanent resident visa (Green Card) in the United States, not be dual U.S.-Sri Lanka citizen, and not hold work or resident visa in another country.
- Provide evidence that leave will be granted for the fellowship period, if selected.
- Reside in Sri Lanka for a minimum of 2 years following the completion of the grant.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the English language and superior communication skills.
- Maintain a commitment to foster understanding and peace between the people of the U.S. and people of Sri Lanka.
- Be a mid-career professional in a leadership position with a commitment to public service and to the development of Sri Lanka.
- Be employed in either the public or private sector.
- Demonstrate strong professional leadership potential.
- You are not eligible if you:
- Are staff or family of staff at a U.S. Embassy or US-SLFC.
- Engage in misrepresentation, false information, or plagiarism of any kind during the application or grant period, which is grounds for selection withdrawal or immediate grant termination.
- Have attended a graduate school in the United States for one academic year or more during the seven years prior to September 15, 2026.
- Had more than six months of U.S. experience during the five years prior to September 15, 2026.
- Have participated in U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs within the last three years prior to September 15, 2026
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 July, 2026
Opportunity Application
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