Humphrey Fellowship Program – Uganda

The Humphrey Program brings accomplished professionals from developing countries to the United States at a midpoint in their careers for a ten-month program of non-degree study and related professional experiences. The program seeks to foster an exchange of knowledge and mutual understanding between U.S. citizens and their professional counterparts from Uganda. Successful applicants will be mid-career professionals working at the policy level who have a record of leadership and a commitment to public service. Fellows are based at leading U.S. universities for ten months (August 2025 – June 2026) to pursue self-designed programs that include independent study, coursework, and an internship with an organization in their field of expertise.

Eligible Fields  

• Human and Institutional Capacity:  
  • Economic Development
  • Finance & Banking
  • Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
  • Technology Policy and Management
• Rights and Freedoms:  
  • Communications and Journalism
  • Law and Human Rights
• Sustainable Lands:  
  • Agricultural and Rural Development
  • Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
  • Urban and Regional Planning
• Thriving Communities:  
  • Public Health Policy and Management
  • Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention
  • Educational Administration, Planning, and Policy

Benefits

• The Humphrey Fellowship provides:
  • Round-trip economy international travel for the grantee;
  • A monthly maintenance allowance and funding for books and professional activities;
  • Tuition and university fees;
  • Limited accident and sickness insurance for the grantee only.
• Note: Typically, one or two Humphrey Fellowships are awarded to Ugandans each year under this program. Because this a popular program, they will only notify shortlisted candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants for the Humphrey Fellowship must meet all of the following criteria:
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree;
• Have five (5) years of substantial professional experience in their field;
• Be mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership qualities and a record of public service;
• Be fluent in English.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Uganda.