The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program seeks to build the leadership skills and harness the potential of young democracy activists from around the world. Through the Program, young activists 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.
WORTH
- Fellowship Support and Services: Each fellow will receive a monthly stipend for living expenses,
plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C. Stipends take into account the cost of living in Washington, D.C. - Fellows are provided with a fully equipped office, including internet and email access, and a limited budget for fellowship-related long-distance phone calls
- Cost of Living and Dependents: Applicants should bear in mind that the cost of living (housing,
furniture, food, and other essential living expenses) in the Washington metropolitan area is very high, and that fellowship stipends are not calculated to cover the financial needs of a family. - Fellows who wish to bring family members with them to Washington, D.C. will be expected to cover the costs of their dependents’ roundtrip travel and stay within the United States.
- Visa Issues: Prior to their arrival in the United States, prospective fellows who are neither citizens
nor permanent residents of the United States must secure a J-1 exchange visitor visa. The International Forum for Democratic Studies assists fellows with the documentation needed to obtain visas.
ELIGIBILITY
- 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.
- The Hurford Youth Fellows Program is open to applicants from any country. It does not provide scholarship funds or any other type of financial aid to university or graduate students, nor is it designed to support postdoctoral research. The program is not an educational program offering
academic courses leading toward a degree. In addition, it does not provide financial support to those seeking to complete professional training programs, attend conferences, or pursue internships at other organizations. - 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.
DEADLINE: July 31, 2023
To apply and for more information, apply here.
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