Deadline: February 10, 2025
Applications are open for the Eisenhower Fellowships USA Program 2025. In fall 2025, Eisenhower Fellowships will assemble a diverse group of visionaries from across the country and invite them for a unique four- or five-week program with both in-person and virtual components.
The USA Program sends 10 – 12 outstanding mid-career American leaders abroad each year for meetings with leaders and experts in their respective fields in a relevant region of the world. Fellows will develop a project, foster professional relationships and launch dynamic, concrete collaborations with their international counterparts, their cohort and the prestigious EF network.
Upon completion of fellowship travel, Fellows join the EF Global Network which is comprised of over 2,500 Fellows from 115 countries. EF’s board of trustees is composed of a distinguished group of senior international leaders in business and public affairs and chaired by former U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be U.S. citizens and/or permanent resident. If an applicant currently resides outside of the U.S., they are not eligible for the USA programs.
- Priority is given to applicants within the age range of focus: 32-45 years of age at the time of the program. This is one of many criteria they consider. Candidates who are slightly above or below the target range will still be considered if they excel in the other criteria.
- 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 the program are only permitted in the event of a dire personal or family emergency.
- Children are not permitted on fellowship under any circumstances. EF does not currently fund spousal travel.
- They will not consider a candidate who has had any fellowship within the previous two years of applying to EF.
- Fellows cannot use the fellowship to make business deals, solicit funds for their projects or seek any sort of financial support. EF already covers their expenses while on fellowship.
- Note that use of generative AI/ChatGPT in the writing of any essay portion of the EF application is prohibited. All outside sources must be properly cited. An applicant suspected of using generative AI/ChatGPT in their application essays will not advance to the next stage of consideration for the fellowship.
Application
For more information, visit Eisenhower Fellowships USA Program.
