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Fellowship Programs

International Programs

Eisenhower Fellowships brings to the United States up to 25 Fellows from as many countries each spring for its Multi Nation Program and a similar number of Fellows for the Single Region Program or Common Interest Program each fall. Fellows visit approximately 8-10 cities and have 50 to 70 meetings in two months.

USA Program

Eisenhower Fellowships’ USA Program sends up to a dozen Fellows abroad each year from New England, Philadelphia, North Carolina’s Research Triangle, St. Louis, and the field of agriculture for 4-7 weeks of travel. Fellows' programs are individually designed to enhance professional and personal growth.

International and USA Fellows are selected based on the following criteria:

Five to ten years of exemplary leadership (age range of 32-45)
Demonstrated impact in the individual’s professional field
Active leadership in broader professional/community activities
Integrity, energy, and motivation to make a difference
Breadth of perspective and enthusiasm for continued learning
Likelihood of contributing to the home region and to the larger Eisenhower network, based on prior networking record
Demonstrated potential for advanced leadership and societal impact
Value of Fellowship to significantly enhance leadership abilities
Note: International Fellows must be fluent in English