Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Announcement - Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Announcement

PORT MORESBY: The United States Embassy in Port Moresby invites applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for 2012-2013 from resident nationals of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. One of the primary objectives of the Fellowship is to foster mutually lasting and productive ties between Americans and their professional counterparts overseas.

These prestigious non-degree Fellowships are offered to mid-career professionals who have a proven track record of leadership, public service commitment, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent graduate-level learning at a leading U.S. university for up to twelve months. The Fellowship begins with an intensive orientation in Washington, D.C., and includes participation in a professional development internship for at least six weeks with local, state, national or international organizations located in the United States after the academic segment of the program.

The Humphrey Fellowship provides for international travel, travel within the U.S. as required, tuition and fees, books, a monthly maintenance stipend, and limited funds for professional development activities such as attendance at conferences, field trips and professional affiliations.

Eligible fields of study are:
Communications/Journalism
Economic Development/Finance and Banking
Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
Human Rights
Natural Resources/Environmental Policy/Climate Change
Public Health Policy and Management
Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
Trafficking in Persons (Policy and Prevention)


Basic Eligibility Criteria:

an undergraduate (first university) degree;
a minimum of six years of substantial professional experience;
limited or no prior experience in the United States;
demonstrated leadership qualities;
a record of public service in the community; and
strong written and spoken English skills.

Application deadline is Friday, April 29, 2011.

To request an application and all other queries please send your correspondence marked,
“Humphrey Fellowship Program” to:
1. EMAIL: pngusembassy@state.gov; OR
2. FAX: 675 321 1593
3. For telephone queries: 675 3211455 ext 2128

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Thanks and best regards,
Carolyn


Carolyn Ive | Office of Public Affairs | United States Embassy, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea | Phone: (675) 321-1455 | Fax: (675) 321-1593 | Website: http://portmoresby.usembassy.gov/