Young professionals from South and Central Asia are eligible to receive full financing under the Professional Fellows Exchange Program 2026. Five to six weeks are allotted for the fully sponsored exchange program. Emerging leaders from the US, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan are connected through the Professional Fellows for Governance and Society program to form networks, exchange ideas, and deepen their knowledge of public policy and governance. This program is supported by the U.S. Department of State and is run by World Learning. It helps fellows study good governance, share best practices in policymaking, and research the workings of American public institutions. The fully funded fellowship program seeks to enhance leadership skills, promote teamwork, and support sustainable development in the participants’ home countries.
Participants will be assigned to a U.S.-based organization relevant to their field during the two-way exchange program. Together with fellows from other nations, they will tour significant locations, participate in conversations with relevant stakeholders, attend professional meetings, and contribute to the Professional Fellows Congress in Washington, D.C. Through collaborative projects, the Professional Fellows program also provides an opportunity to improve democratic institutions and gain a deeper understanding of American culture and society. With fresh insights, international contacts, and ideas to promote policy and civil society endeavors, participants will return home. It is a unique platform for government leadership, learning, and connection.
Brief Details: Professional Fellows Exchange Program in the United States:
- Institution(s): World Learning
- Level of Study: N/A
- Study in: US
- Deadline: August 29, 2025
- Funded: Fully funded
Eligibility Requirement:
Participants must ideally be between the ages of 25 and 40.
We encourage applicants from the United States, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Ethnicity is not a barrier to the professional exchange program.
There is no gender discrimination in the program.
After the fellowship is done, the individual should be determined to return home.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required of the participant.
The participant needs to have proven to be a capable leader.
The participants must have been interested in the program’s stated subjects.
The ability to work in a cross-cultural environment is a prerequisite for the participant.
Benefits:
Hotel rooms will be shared by the organizers.
A stipend will be provided to cover necessary living expenses throughout the stay.
Participants will connect with like-minded professionals from around the globe.
Participants will research American governance systems and acquire a broader grasp of civic society and public policy.
All airfare for both domestic and foreign trips will be covered.
There will be ground transportation available for the program.
Participants will take part in cultural events and volunteer work.
All programmatic and logistical arrangements will be managed by World Learning.
The following are the selection criteria for the Fully Funded Exchange Program USA:
- Openness to dialogue.
- The ability to exchange new ideas.
- the ability to participate in society.
- commitment to nonviolence.
- excitement about the program.
- commitment to completing additional duties.
How to Put Yourself Forward:
- To apply, you must utilize the official website.
- Enter your name, birthdate, marital status, street address, email address, and other personal information.
- Upload the necessary files.
- Complete the required fields.
- After attentively reading everything, put it into action.
