The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program for Young Democracy Activists is now open for applications to young leaders with great ideas about how to promote democracy in their communities, ready to build leadership skills and meet other youth leaders from around the world. Now’s your chance to apply for the Hurford Fellowship as a young activist to spend three months at the World Movement’s Secretariat! Acceptance of applications for the Hurford Youth Fellowship begins June 1, and the last day to submit applications is July 31.
Fellowship Description
The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program seeks to build leadership skills and harness the potential of young democracy activists from around the world. The Program gives young activists an opportunity to spend three months at the World Movement’s Secretariat, during which they expand their global connections, share experiences with other activists from democracy movements around the world, and contribute to the development of the World Movement for Democracy. Hurford Youth Fellows engage in strategic meetings, conduct research, and organize and lead presentations, online discussions, and information-sharing sessions on key democracy issues.
Upon the successful completion of each fellowship, the fellows serve as a regional/country focal point, working with the Hurford Youth Fellowship Alumni Network to remain involved and take the lead in youth-related activities.
Benefits
The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program is a funded fellowship with global connections to share experiences with other activists from democracy movements around the world.
Level and Areas of Study
The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program is a non-school program that engages young people at all levels and disciplines involved in democracy activism to promote democracy around the world.
Place of Fellowship
The fellowship takes place at World Movement’s Secretariat in Washington D.C.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications for the Hurford Youth Fellowship Program are open to youths who:
- Are no older than 30 years of age.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in democratic activism and in the advancement of democracy in their respective communities, as well as worldwide.
- Are affiliated with civil society organizations, especially youth.
- Are applicants from any country.
- Have a working knowledge of English as an important prerequisite for participation in the program for general communication purposes.
Fellows will be selected by the World Movement Secretariat staff, NED regional program staff, and the Hurford Youth Fellowship Program Alumni Network following an application process. Selection will be based on a set of criteria including demonstrated activism or interest in the advancement of democracy, a desire to network with others, and a clear explanation of how the fellowship will benefit their own efforts for advancing democracy.
Application Procedure
Submitting your application for the Hurford Youth Fellowship Program for Young Democracy Activists, you will be asked to submit the following:
- Applicant Form; C.V./Resume; and your Two Letters of Recommendation.
- All application materials should be uploaded to the application portal.
- Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted by July 31, each year.
Visit the official scholarship website to apply.
Conclusion
The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program is an excellent opportunity for young democracy activists to hone their leadership and networking skills and advance their activism for democracy. The funded fellowship provides young activists with a platform to expand their connections and share experiences with other activists from democracy movements around the world, all while contributing to the development of the World Movement for Democracy.