Hurford Youth Fellows Program 2025

Deadline - 31 Jul, 2024

Host Country: USA
Location: Washington D.C.
Program Type: Fellowship
Dates of Fellowship in USA: March 1 – May 31, 2025
Financial Benefits: Fully Funded

 

The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program aims to develop the leadership capacity of young democracy activists from around the world. During the three-month Fellowship program in Washington D.C, participants will have the opportunity to expand their global network, learn from activists involved in democracy movements worldwide, and contribute to the development of the World Movement for Democracy.  

 

Requirements

Additionally, interested applicants must meet the following requirements: 

• All countries 
• Applicants interested in the Hurford Youth Fellows Program must be no older than 30 years of age.
• They must demonstrate a strong interest in democratic activism and in the advancement of democracy in their respective communities, as well as worldwide.
• Youth affiliated with civil society organizations are especially encouraged to apply.
• English Language Requirement: A working knowledge of English is an important prerequisite for participation in the program for general communication purposes. All application materials must be submitted in English.

Also, residency requirements include:

• Fellows are expected to work full-time on their fellowship projects at the NED office in Washington, D.C. Fellows may not hold any other fellowships or be otherwise employed during the fellowship period without the express permission of World Movement Secretariat staff.
• Also, additional fellowships or work opportunities that coincide with the fellowship period must be brought to the attention of World Movement Secretariat staff prior to the candidate’s acceptance of a Hurford Fellowship.
• Failure to do so may result in the revocation of the fellowship.

How to Apply:

To apply, candidates will be required to submit the following:

• Applicant Form;
• C.V./Resume; and
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• All application materials should be uploaded to the application portal.

For more information and application: https://www.movedemocracy.org/strengthening-democratic-leadership/hurford-youth-fellowship

https://www.movedemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Hurford-Youth-Fellows-Program-Information-Booklet-and-Application-Guidelines-2024.pdf

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