List of Documents Required

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

A non-degree program for mid-career professionals to strengthen leadership skills through academic study and professional exchange in the United States.

Application Deadline – July 31, 2026

Application Portal

Duration: 10 – 12 months

All academic documents must be attested. Attestation of photocopies of documents may be made at USEF Nepal, by the issuing institution, Government of Nepal, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University or a government approved notary public.

Application Section	Documents required
Identification	Scan of Passport or Nepali citizenship or NID (no need for English translation or attestation)
Academic History	Complete and attested academic documents (both transcripts and certificates) starting from 10^th grade/SEE
Professional Information	1) CV – No more than 6 pages 2) Letter of Leave from home institution – upload a letter of support/leave from your home institution, confirming your ability to participate in a Fulbright award (this is only needed if shortlisted)
English Language	The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of those selected to be Humphrey Fellows. This is not mandatory for the application process. If you already have a valid TOEFL score (less than two years old as of the deadline), upload a scan of your official score report.
Recommendations	Two recommendations should be submitted by your recommenders by the application deadline. Personal friends or family members are NOT acceptable as referees.