Only two weeks left to apply for three prestigious training and professional development programs in the USA
The programs are open to all eligible citizens of Belarus, regardless of their place of residence.
Illustrative image. Photo: Pamela Smith / AP
Full Funding of Expenses
Citizens of Belarus have a unique opportunity to participate in three renowned international programs funded by the U.S. Government: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, Fulbright Foreign Student Program, and Fulbright Faculty Development Program. All programs provide full funding for expenses and contribute to the development of professional potential, academic knowledge, and international connections.
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Application deadline — August 9, 2026, 23:59 (UTC+3).
An annual program for experienced professionals with leadership potential and a desire to work for the benefit of society. Participants develop their own professional development program without earning a degree at one of the leading U.S. universities.
Suitable for specialists in the fields of: public policy, economics, human rights, journalism, healthcare, ecology, education, and others.
Key Requirements:
- Belarusian citizenship;
- completed higher education (Bachelor's or equivalent);
- minimum 5 years of professional experience;
- good level of English;
- leadership potential.
Details: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Progra — AC Belarus
Fulbright Faculty Development Program (FFDP) for university lecturers
Application deadline for the FFDP program — August 2, 2026, 23:59 (UTC+3).
A semester-long professional internship for university lecturers without earning a degree. The program provides an opportunity to develop new courses, improve teaching methodologies, conduct research, and establish academic connections.
Key Requirements:
- Belarusian citizenship;
- completed higher education (Bachelor's or equivalent);
- be a lecturer at a higher education institution in Belarus or another country at the time of application;
- have at least two years of teaching experience at a higher education institution at the time of application;
- good level of English.
Details: Fulbright Faculty Development Program (FFDP) — AC Belarus
Fulbright Foreign Student Program (FFSP) for international students
Application deadline for the FFSP program — August 2, 2026, 23:59 (UTC+3).
FFSP allows students to obtain a Master's degree in the USA in fields such as international relations, education, law, environmental policy, public administration, journalism, healthcare, and others.
Key Requirements:
- Belarusian citizenship;
- completed higher education (Bachelor's or equivalent);
- good level of English.
Details: Fulbright Foreign Student Program (FFSP) — AC Belarus
Terms of Participation and Funding
All programs are fully funded and include:
- tuition or internship;
- airfare;
- monthly stipend;
- medical insurance;
- support with visa procedures;
- visa support for family during the program.
Equal Access
Participation in the programs is open to all citizens of Belarus, regardless of their place of residence. All applicants have equal rights, regardless of race, gender, language, religion, or other characteristics.
For all inquiries, please write to: belarus@americancouncils.org
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