To young professionals, do you want to advance your leadership through an intensive international leadership program? Then the Eisenhower Fellowship Program 2027 is something you should not miss out on. The Eisenhower Institute has announced the application call for its flagship “Global Fellowship Program”, a 6-week leadership program that aims to gather 20-30 mid-career professionals from across the world to have intensive leadership experience in the United States. The fellowship will take place in the spring of 2027, from April to mid-May. The fellowship features both virtual and in-person components. During the program, the selected fellows will work on a project, build professional networks, and launch a dynamic collaboration with their American counterparts.
The fellowship invites applications from mid-career professionals aged 32-45 years old, regardless of any professional background, with a proven track record of leadership. It’s a fully funded fellowship program; the selected fellows will receive international airfare, Accommodation, Stipend, program participation costs, and more. No application fee is required; all interested applicants need to submit their applications by May 15th, 2026. Read more details below.
Eisenhower Fellowship Program 2027 Overview
- Country: United States
- Organized by: EisenHower Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: Open for All Nationals
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Fellowship Dates: April-Mid 2027
- Application deadline: May 15th, 2026
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Eligiblity criteria
To be eligible for the Eisenhower fellowship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Open to all nationals
- Mid-career professionals with a proven track record in any professional field
- Aged between 32 and 45 years at the time of application
- Profiency in the English language
- Demonstrate passion to bring positive change in their communities
- Secure approval from your employer to participate in a 6-week in-person program in the USA.
Fellowship Coverage
The selected fellows will receive the following support:
- Round-trip international airfare coverage
- Domestic travel costs within the United States
- Accommodation
- Stipend to cover meals and daily expenses during your stay
- Access to all program events
- Comprehensive health coverage
Benefits
- Enhance your leadership skills through intensive workshops and seminars
- One-on-one interaction with experts, government offical and CEO’s
- Fellows will develop an impact project under the mentorship of renowned experts
- Fellows will get a lifetime membership of an elite network of 2.500 fellws
- Gain a deeper understanding of US culture and work
Program Structure
The Global leadership program features both in-person and virtual programme components, to provide participants with both digital collaboration and inperson immersion:
Virtual Component
Participants will engage in virtual sessions before travelling to USA, the virutal components consists of online webinars, netowrking and consultation with program officers
In-Person
Participants will attend the leadership program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvenia. The inperson program features training, workshops, seminars and networking opportuneiis with global peers
Road Phase
This is the core component of the fellowship wherte fellows will designs a impact project, interact with leaders, CEO’s and experts in your fields and visit multiple states of US to have better understaning of US culture.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on:
- Demonstrate a significant track record in your professional field
- Passion to address challenges in their communities and beyond
- Commitment to long-term engagement with the EF network
- Propose an impact project with a clear plan to implement in your home country
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How to Apply?
The application process is online, candidates fulfilling the required criteria need to visit the offical link below, register an account, and complete their application form.
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