Professional Fellows Program 2026

The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) is a fully funded fellowship program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the American Councils for International Education. It offers emerging leaders from various countries the opportunity to gain practical experience and enhance their leadership skills in a cross-cultural setting within the United States. The program focuses on themes of governance and society, along with innovation and entrepreneurship, and provides participants with leadership training, networking opportunities, and cultural exchange experiences. Participants are expected to develop and implement a project related to their community upon returning home.