Application For Admission To The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program For Mid-Career Professional Study in The United States 2020 - 2021 Program
Application For Admission To The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program For Mid-Career Professional Study in The United States 2020 - 2021 Program
Application For Admission To The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program For Mid-Career Professional Study in The United States 2020 - 2021 Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Humphrey Fellowship Program provides mid-career professionals from designated countries
of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Europe and Eurasia with an opportunity to enhance their
professional capabilities through participation in specialized, 10-month, non degree programs developed specifically for small
clusters of Humphrey Fellows at selected U.S. universities. The Humphrey Program was initiated in 1978 to honor the memory
and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice President, Hubert H. Humphrey. Fellows are selected based on their
potential for national leadership and commitment to public service, in either the public or private sector. The program provides
a basis for establishing long-lasting productive partnerships and relationships between citizens of the United States and their
professional counterparts in other countries, fostering an exchange of knowledge and mutual understanding throughout the
world.
Funding for the Humphrey Program is provided by the U.S. government through the United States Department of State and
other co-sponsors. The Institute of International Education (IIE) collaborates with the State Department’s Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs in administering the program. The types of university programs arranged for Humphrey
Fellows depart from a traditional discipline-oriented focus and have a problem-solving and experience-sharing emphasis. The
programs are not degree-related or aimed at providing scholarly preparation or basic training in a field. The objective is to
provide Humphrey Fellows with an overall experience that broadens their perspectives, enhances their capability to assume
greater career responsibilities, and provides opportunities to establish useful professional contacts. To accomplish these
objectives, programs are designed to include various combinations or course work, independent projects, internships,
consultations with U.S. faculty or experts, field trips, and special seminars. Under the guidance of a designated faculty advisor
or “coordinator,” fellows plan programs that best suit their individual career development needs.
DURATION OF GRANT: The program arranged for Humphrey fellows extends from August or early September to the
following June. Applicants who need additional English training may be required to arrive in the United States as early as June
for intensive language study before beginning their regular university program. Candidates must be able to participate in the
full period of the English and/or university programs.
NONDEGREE STATUS: The program designed for Humphrey fellows does not result in the awarding of a degree. While
fellows are able to enroll in courses relevant to their professional interests, the Humphrey Program is not appropriate for
those who wish to concentrate on academic work required for a U.S. degree . Humphrey fellows spend a considerable
portion of their time engaged in off-campus activities such as internships, field trips, workshops, and special projects that give
them practical experience in their professional fields. Fellows who successfully complete the program are awarded a
Certificate of Participation.
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS: The Humphrey Fellowship provides tuition and university fees, a monthly maintenance allowance,
a book and supplies allowance, round-trip international travel to the host institution (and to the fellow’s English-language
training program, when applicable) and domestic travel to Washington, D.C. for a special seminar. Supplementary funds are
available for professional activities such as field trips or attendance at conferences. Humphrey Fellowships are not
renewable.
Humphrey fellows should plan to bring with them some personal funds to cover incidental expenses not covered in the grant.
Humphrey Fellowships do not include funds for dependents (family members). Humphrey fellows are responsible for
providing travel, insurance, and financial support for any dependents accompanying them to the United States. Please note
that English and orientation centers cannot accommodate dependents. Therefore, dependents should not arrive in the United
States until the fellows are settled in their academic year programs and have secured housing (at least 30 days after the
fellow’s arrival).
PROGRAM FIELDS: The programs arranged for Humphrey fellows are related to one of the following fields: (1) agricultural
and rural development, (2) communications/journalism, (3) economic development; (4) educational administration, planning
and policy; (5)finance and banking; (6) higher education administration; (7) HIV/AIDS policy and prevention; (8) human
resource management; (9) law and human rights; (10) natural resources, environmental policy, and climate change; (11) public
health policy and management; (12) public policy analysis and public administration; (13) substance abuse education,
treatment, and prevention; (14) teaching of English as a foreign language; (15) technology policy and management; (16)
trafficking in persons policy and prevention; (17) urban and regional planning. The university programs do not address
themselves to the scientific or technical aspects of these fields, but rather to broad policy-making and problem-solving issues.
APPLICATION FOR THE
HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
FOR MID-CAREER PROFESSIONAL STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES
PLACEMENT IN UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS: Candidates who are selected for fellowships are placed in clusters by field of
interest at U.S. universities specially designated to host a group of Humphrey Fellows. IIE, therefore, is not able to make
placements at specific universities requested by candidates, nor to award fellowships enabling candidates to attend a U.S.
university on the basis that they have already been admitted. Candidates should not apply directly to U.S. institutions.
Final selection of Humphrey candidates will be made by a National Selection Panel in Washington, DC.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Each page of the enclosed application carries its own instructions and should be read carefully before proceeding. All
forms must be completed in English and typewritten or computer-generated. Please answer every question as
completely as possible (except for the Substance Abuse form, page 6 of the application, which should only be completed by
candidates in the field of substance abuse.) The application form may be downloaded from the PAEF website
www.fulbright.org.ph, and completed by computer.
2. Please take special notice of #16, “Give a 50-word summary of your proposed program plan.” This section is very
important as members of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Selection Committee read this summary and determine
whether to nominate you. Please be sure to provide a succinct but substantive summary statement.
3. The completed application must be received at the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) office, 10th
Floor BPI-Philam Life Makati Building (formerly Ayala Life-FGU Center) 6811 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1226 on or before
7 June 2019.
4. You must attach complete and certified academic documents covering your entire period of study at universities or
other postsecondary institutions, including advanced degrees. Documents must be accompanied by complete
English translations.
A certified official record (transcript) from each university or other postsecondary institution, listing the subjects you
studied and the grades (marks) you received during each year of your enrollment. Include all postsecondary institutions
you attended, even those from which you did not receive a degree or diploma.
Certified, official evidence of each postsecondary or university degree, diploma, or certificate awarded to you.
To be considered official, each academic document must bear the seal of the issuing institution as well as the signature
of its officials. Copies of original documents will be accepted only if they are separately certified as being authentic
duplicates of originals. Certification of copies may be made by the issuing institution. All documents submitted become
property of PAEF and will not be returned.
5. You are required to submit two letters of reference, one of which must be from your immediate supervisor in your
current position. The letters of reference should be computerized or typewritten in English.
6. You are also required to submit an NBI clearance acquired in the past six (6) months.
You should promptly inform PAEF of any change in your professional status or future plans after this application has been
submitted.
3. PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH (city or town and country) Month Day Year 6. GENDER
Male Female
4. POSTAL ADDRESS (if same as above, write ‘same’) 7. CIVIL STATUS (single, married,
separated, or widowed)
13. EDUCATION: List all post-secondary educational institutions attended, beginning with the most recent, including any in which you are currently enrolled. Indicate if
degree was completed online or through distance education. Copies of diplomas, academic transcripts, certificates, and English translations should be submitted.
DATES ATTENDED ACTUAL NAME OF
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION DATE RECEIVED OR
MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY (month and year) DEGREE OR DIPLOMA
(write name in full) EXPECTED
From To (do not translate)
15. WHICH FIELD OF STUDY ARE YOU APPLYING FOR? (Choose one field from the Humphrey program fields listed on the Information and Application Instructions page.)
16. GIVE A 50-WORD SUMMARY OF YOUR PROPOSED PROGRAM PLAN (more complete plan to be explained on page 3 in question 21.2; be sure
this summary captures the essence of your program plan)
HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
Bio-Sheet B 2
TYPE OR COMPUTER-GENERATE IN ENGLISH USING BLACK INK ONLY.
19. PREVIOUS POSITIONS HELD (Begin with the most recent employment.)
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT
NAME AND PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT JOB TITLE (Month and Year)
From To
Program Plan 3
TYPE OR COMPUTER-GENERATE IN ENGLISH USING BLACK INK ONLY.
23.1. Please describe how your current work addresses the needs of the country. Describe how the knowledge and skills you will gain will help you
address the country’s development needs.
(Please limit your answer to the space provided.)
23.2. Describe the type of Humphrey program you would like to design in order to meet these challenges. Indicate the kinds of academic course work,
internship experiences, and/or professional training experiences you would like to undertake.
(Please limit your answer to the space provided.)
HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
Personal Statements A 4
TYPE OR COMPUTER-GENERATE IN ENGLISH USING BLACK INK ONLY.
Write a narrative description/essay answering each of the following three questions (#24-26). Please limit your responses to the space provided.
24. Please describe how you have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service in your professional/personal life. (i.e., professional
responsibilities, community or civic involvement, etc.)
25. Please state your professional goals for the next five years and indicate how the training received under the Humphrey Program will contribute to your
managerial skills, leadership ability, and commitment to public service. How will the Humphrey program help you reach these goals?
26. Describe a problem or challenging situation that you have resolved by using your initiative. What was the outcome? Please select this example
carefully. It should illustrate something that you want the review panel to know about your problem-solving skill, leadership abilities, or commitment to
public service.
NOTE: THIS PAGE SHOULD BE FILLED OUT ONLY BY THOSE APPLICANTS WHOSE PROPOSED FIELD OF STUDY IS SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
1. Briefly describe what you know about current substance abuse problems in the Philippines.
2. Briefly describe recent substance abuse research project(s) in which you have been engaged, the extent of your role in these project(s), and list any
publications in connection with research work that you have done.
3. Briefly describe an area of substance abuse research that you would like to pursue (i.e., if and when you receive a Humphrey Fellowship) based on
the needs in the country.
Yes No
II. DEPENDENTS: The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program does not provide allowances for dependents. If your dependents accompany
you, you will be responsible for providing all travel, adequate medical insurance, and support for them. English/Orientation
Centers cannot accommodate dependents.
Dependents may not arrive until you are settled in your academic program and have found housing (at least 30 days after your
arrival at academic placement). Your dependent/s will be responsible for their U.S. non-immigrant visa application.
1. List the relationships and ages of any persons who will require financial assistance from you during your academic year in the U.S.
If yes, give name(s) as shown on passport(s), gender, relationship(s), date(s) of birth, city/country of birth, and citizenship for each dependent.
Please state how you intend to provide for them during your stay in the U.S.
2. If required, will you be able to arrive for English language training as early as April? Yes No
3. Will you be able to obtain a leave of absence from your current position for a period of 11 months, or up to 14 months if you require English
training? Yes No
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Humphrey Fellowship Program provides mid-career professionals from designated countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle
East, Europe, and Eurasia with an opportunity to enhance their professional capabilities through participation in specialized 10-month programs developed
specifically for small clusters of Humphrey Fellows at selected U.S. universities. Primary funding for the Humphrey Program is provided by the U.S.
government through the United States Department of State. The Institute of International Education (IIE) administers the program on behalf of the State
Department.
The types of university programs arranged for Humphrey fellows depart from a traditional discipline-oriented focus and have a problem-solving and
experience-sharing emphasis. The programs are not degree-related and not aimed at providing scholarly preparation or basic training in a field. The
objective is to provide Humphrey fellows with an overall experience that broadens their perspectives, enhances their capability to assume greater career
responsibilities, and provides opportunities to establish useful professional contacts. To accomplish these objectives, programs are designed to include
various combinations of course work, independent projects, internships, consultations with U.S. faculty or experts, field trips, and seminars. Under the
guidance of a designated faculty advisor or “coordinator,” fellows plan programs that best suit their individual career development needs.
I. In the rating chart below, please evaluate the applicant in comparison with other professionals whom you have known during your professional career.
BELOW
EXCELLENT VERY GOOD AVERAGE
AVERAGE
Resourcefulness and Initiative (is able to identify needs and seek out
resources in order to address those needs)
II. Please assess the applicant’s suitability for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program based on his/her educational background, work experience
and individual needs for career development. (A description of the Humphrey Program is on the front of this page.) Include a candid evaluation of the
applicant’s ability to pursue serious academic work in the context of a mid-career professional program. Indicate also how this program will directly
benefit not only the candidate’s career but our country and society. Also discuss the candidate’s leadership potential and commitment to public
service. (Your comments should be continued on a separate sheet if more space is needed.)
NOTE: PAEF cannot guarantee this letter’s confidentiality once it becomes part of PAEF’s records.
HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
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APPLICATION FOR THE
HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
FOR MID-CAREER PROFESSIONAL STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES
TYPE OR COMPUTER-GENERATE IN ENGLISH USING BLACK INK ONLY.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Humphrey Fellowship Program provides mid-career professionals from designated countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle
East, Europe, and Eurasia with an opportunity to enhance their professional capabilities through participation in specialized 10-month programs developed
specifically for small clusters of Humphrey Fellows at selected U.S. universities. Primary funding for the Humphrey Program is provided by the U.S.
government through the United States Department of State. The Institute of International Education (IIE) administers the program on behalf of the State
Department.
The types of university programs arranged for Humphrey fellows depart from a traditional discipline-oriented focus and have a problem-solving and
experience-sharing emphasis. The programs are not degree-related and not aimed at providing scholarly preparation or basic training in a field. The
objective is to provide Humphrey fellows with an overall experience that broadens their perspectives, enhances their capability to assume greater career
responsibilities, and provides opportunities to establish useful professional contacts. To accomplish these objectives, programs are designed to include
various combinations of course work, independent projects, internships, consultations with U.S. faculty or experts, field trips, and seminars. Under the
guidance of a designated faculty advisor or “coordinator,” fellows plan programs that best suit their individual career development needs.
I. In the rating chart below, please evaluate the applicant in comparison with other professionals whom you have known during your professional career.
BELOW
EXCELLENT VERY GOOD AVERAGE
AVERAGE
Resourcefulness and Initiative (is able to identify needs and seek out
resources in order to address those needs)
II. Please assess the applicant’s suitability for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program based on his/her educational background, work experience
and individual needs for career development. (A description of the Humphrey Program is on the front of this page.) Include a candid evaluation of the
applicant’s ability to pursue serious academic work in the context of a mid-career professional program. Indicate also how this program will directly
benefit not only the candidate’s career but our country and society. Also discuss the candidate’s leadership potential and commitment to public
service. (Your comments should be continued on a separate sheet if more space is needed.)
NOTE: PAEF cannot guarantee this letter’s confidentiality once it becomes part of PAEF’s records.
HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION