The “Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship” allows U.S. early and mid-career professionals and practitioners to serve in placements in foreign government ministries or institutions around the world.
The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship also includes an independent research component on a topic relevant to the Fellow’s in-country activities. Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships are offered in three regions: Africa (Botswana, Ghana, and Rwanda); the Western Hemisphere (Peru and Colombia); and East Asia and the Pacific (Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, and Fiji).
Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship Scholarship Overview
Applicants are eligible if they have a Master’s degree and three to five years of relevant public policy experience as a professional or practitioner outside of the classroom.
Interested applicants should submit a project statement, a CV or resume, and two letters of recommendation. For additional details on the scholarship, continue reading.
Details Regarding the Council for International Exchange of Scholars
The Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) was established as a non-profit organization in 1947 to administer the Fulbright Scholar Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Program is the US government’s flagship program for international educational and cultural exchange.
Provides opportunities for passionate and accomplished students and scholars from over 160 countries to study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to mutual understanding.
Scholarship Application Information
To apply for this scholarship, please submit the following application materials before the deadline:
- A Written Essay
- Application or CV
- A letter of reference.
Note: The application deadline is September 2024, click here to apply now.
Scholarship Eligibility Info
This Scholarship is open to students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Citizenship: United States citizens.
- Grade Level: Graduate Students
- Academic Interests: Agriculture, Environmental Science, Communications, Law, Library and Information Science, Public Policy and Administration, Economics, Political Science, and Public Health
