Kabir MustaphaApplications are now open for the 2026 Eisenhower Fellowships Global Program. In spring 2026, Eisenhower Fellowships will assemble a diverse group of visionaries from across the globe and invite them to the United States for a unique nearly six-week program with both in-person and virtual components.
Fellows will develop a project, foster professional relationships and launch dynamic, concrete collaborations with their American counterparts, their class and the prestigious EF network of over 1,800 active Fellows.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Typically, Fellows range between 32 and 45 years of age at the time of fellowship and are highly proficient in English.
- EF seek Fellows who have the maturity to take advantage of this unique opportunity and represent Eisenhower Fellowships, as well as draw upon this experience to catapult them forward as impactful leaders for years to come.
- Eligible candidates must have citizenship and/or current residence for at least five years in the country that they are applying to represent on fellowship. If an applicant currently resides in the United States, they are not eligible for the international programs
- If an applicant does not reside in or have citizenship in a country where EF is currently active, they must demonstrate that their work has regional impact and obtain a letter of recommendation from a member of the EF global network in order to be considered.
- Priority is given to applicants within our age range of focus: 32-45 years of age at the time of the program. This is one of many criteria we consider. Candidates who are slightly above or below the target range will still be considered if they excel in the other criteria.
- Strong proficiency in the English language is required.
- Selected Fellows must obtain approval from their workplace to go on leave and make a full-time commitment for the duration of the in-person program at the time of acceptance. Breaks from program are only permitted in the event of a dire personal or family emergency.
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Application Timeline:
- Apply : Application portal open until May 16, 2025.
- Review and Interviews: May – July 2025
- Selection: August 2025
- In-person program
Will tentatively take place over five-and-a-half weeks from early April – Mid-May 2026, during which selected Fellows will be required to make a full-time commitment to our in-person program in the United States.
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