The Fulbright Commission in <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/country/Egypt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Egypt</a> is offering young and mid-career professionals the opportunity to apply for the 2020-2021 Hubert H. Humphrey <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Fellowships" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fellowship</a> program. This one-year program is offered to professionals with a proven track record of leadership, a public service commitment and the capacity to benefit from a program of independent non-degree study at a leading <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/country/United-States" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US</a> university. There will also be a wide variety of professional development activities, including conducting independent projects, participating in an internship or a professional affiliation, meetings and consultations with U.S. faculty or experts, field trips, and special seminars<h3>Eligible fields:</h3>Democratic Institution Building:<ol><li>Communications/Journalism</li><li>Human Resource Management</li><li>Law and Human Rights</li><li>Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration</li><li>Technology Policy and Management</li></ol>Education:<ol><li>Educational Administration, Planning and Policy</li><li>Higher Education Administration</li><li>Teaching English as a Foreign Language</li></ol>Public Health:<ol><li>Public Health Policy and Management</li><li>Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention</li></ol>Sustainable Development:<ol><li>Agriculture and Rural Development</li><li>Economic Development</li><li>Finance and Banking</li><li>Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change</li><li>Urban and Regional Planning</li></ol><h3>Eligibility Criteria:</h3><ol><li>Egyptian citizenship; holders of U.S. green cards and/or passports are ineligible</li><li>Applicants must reside in Egypt starting from the application process and throughout the selection, placement and pre-departure processes</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in an appropriate field of study</li><li>Five years of full-time professional experience. Demonstrated leadership qualities and a record of public service</li><li>Demonstrated English language ability with a minimum&nbsp;valid Local TOEFL (ITP) score of 525 from any approved centers; or&nbsp;71 Internet-based TOEFL (iBT); or IELTS score of 6. (Important note: Applicants who meet all program requirements but lack the necessary language skills are encouraged to apply. If nominated and selected, they will travel to the U.S. for an intensive 20-25 week pre-academic English program to improve their language skills.)</li><li>Limited prior experience in the U.S. (individuals who have resided in the U.S. for more than six months since August 2015 are not eligible to apply)</li><li>Qualified women are encouraged to apply</li><li>Preference will be given to applicants without significant recent experience in the U.S. and/or overseas</li><li>Academics with no administrative or management responsibilities, or who do not have professional experience within their field of specialization, are ineligible (except in the field of Substance Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment)</li><li>Ineligible to apply: Employees of the U.S. Department of State; local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); employees at organizations implementing exchange programs for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the Department of State; as well as &nbsp;Board Members or staff of a Fulbright Commission or their families&nbsp;</li></ol><h3>Grant Benefits:</h3><ol><li>International and domestic travel</li><li>Maintenance stipend</li><li>Settling-in allowance</li><li>Books allowance</li><li>Tuition and fees when applicable</li><li>Professional development allowance</li><li>Health benefits coverage</li></ol>See more available <a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Grants">grants</a> on For9aSee more available&nbsp;<a href="https://www.for9a.com/en/opportunity/category/Events-Festivals-and-Conferences">events and conferences</a> on For9a

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Fully-Funded Fulbright Fellowship for Egyptians in the US 2020-2021