US Department of State, through Fulbright Australia
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship (United States)
Dates unknownFully funded
No dates published. Check the official website ↗.
In short
- Ten months at a US university, not a degree.
- Fully funded, with a monthly allowance and return flight.
- Five years of work experience after a bachelor's degree, in the public or non-profit sector.
- Applications are closed. The next round is not announced yet.
What a short course offers
- A few weeks or months, instead of several years of study.
- You keep your job and come back with skills you can use straight away.
- You meet people in your field from other countries.
Who can apply
- You are a citizen of Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Tonga or Samoa, and you live in one of these countries or in Australia.
- You have at least a bachelor's degree, with a GPA of 2.75 out of 4 or equivalent.
- You work in the public sector, a non-profit organisation or education, and your employer agrees to give you leave.
- You are not a US citizen or permanent resident, and you don't have another US government scholarship.
- Age
- No age limit stated
- Work experience
- At least five years of full-time work after your bachelor's degree.
- English test
- English test score needed when you apply
For Ni-Vanuatu applicants
- English test minimum: TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 115.
- Where you study
- United States
- Language of study
- English
- Fields of study
- Communications and journalism · Law and governance · Natural resources policy · Public and economic policy · Public health policy and management · Technology policy and managementA ten-month professional programme at a US university, not a degree. It mixes courses, work placements and leadership training.
What it covers
- Travel
- Tuition fees
- Living allowance
- Health insurance
- Language training
Monthly allowance for up to 10 months, return flight, all programme fees, English training before the programme if needed, money for conferences and visits, and a limited health plan. Nothing for family members.
Obligations after the scholarship
Not confirmed. Read the official rules ↗ carefully: many scholarships require you to return home after your studies.
How to apply
How you apply: Apply online with the provider
- 1Check the Fulbright Australia page for the next application period.
- 2Apply online with your CV, English test results, transcripts and degree certificates (with English translations) and two recommendation letters, one from your supervisor.
Selection
- Up to seven fellowships each year for the four countries together.
Documents checklist
Tick them off as you go. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.
Guides that help with this application
- Getting your documents ready in VanuatuBirth certificate, passport, certified copies, translations, transcripts, police clearance, medical checks: where to go and what to ask.
- Referee letters: who to ask and howHow to choose your referees, ask them early, and give them what they need to write a useful letter.
- English tests (IELTS and others)When you need an English test, which score programmes ask for, where to take IELTS in Vanuatu, and how to prepare for free.
- Short courses and professional trainingScholarships for training without a full university degree: courses of a few weeks for people who already work, and vocational certificates and diplomas.
Last checked 14 Oct 2026
Sources (1)
- Fulbright Australia – Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship · 14 Oct 2026
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