Eisenhower Global Scholars Program 2025-2026

Eisenhower Fellowships is seeking outstanding applicants to participate in the Eisenhower Global Scholars program in 2025-2026.

Eisenhower Global Scholars will embark on an all-expenses-paid year of post-graduate study leading to a Master’s Degree in Public Policy with an emphasis on international diplomacy at the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford or a Master’s Degree in International Relations with an emphasis on the global economy and entrepreneurship at the School of Global and Public Affairs at IE University in Madrid.

Since the fellowship focuses on ascendent mid-career professionals, applicants must be U.S. citizens and generally fall within the age range of 32 – 45 years old. Candidates are recruited from all sectors and professional backgrounds. Successful candidates have a track record of achievement and demonstrate high potential for growth and broader impact. Candidates must identify a project or initiative they intend to develop during the fellowship and articulate how it will create positive impact.

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 Criteria and Important Considerations:

• Must be U.S. citizens and/or permanent resident. If an applicant currently resides outside of the U.S., they are not eligible for our USA programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• We 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.
• Please 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.

Eisenhower Global Scholars will embark on an all-expenses-paid academic year of study leading to a Master of Public Policy degree from the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford for internationally-minded students focused on public service and effective governance or a Master in International Relations degree at the School of Global and Public Affairs at IE University in Madrid for students focused on the global economy, innovation and entrepreneurship.