Does my part-time work during graduate school count toward eligibility for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program?
No. Part-time work during graduate school does not ensure eligibility for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience in a specific field and be mid-career professionals. Check the official fellowship page for current rules.
No, your part-time work while in graduate school does not secure eligibility for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The program looks for mid-career professionals who have at least five years of full-time experience in one field.
Eligibility and Application Basics
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Part-time work in graduate school | Does not ensure eligibility |
| Experience needed | Minimum of five years of full-time professional experience in a specific field |
| Career stage | Mid-career professionals |
| Degree awarded | None; participants complete coursework and professional development programs at host institutions |
| Where to apply | Through your home country's Binational Fulbright Commission or US Embassy (Public Affairs Section) |
Deadlines
- Deadlines vary from one country to another, and the Embassy or Commission has internal deadlines of its own.
- Institutions typically have to provide nominations to the Washington, DC office of the Institute of International Education by 1 October.
- Check the official page for the latest timeline.
My Advice
Count only your full-time professional years when you test your eligibility. If you are close to five years, contact your Binational Fulbright Commission or US Embassy early and ask about the national deadline.
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