Hurford Youth Fellowship 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Hurford Youth Fellowship in the USA, as announced by the World Movement for Democracy on its Facebook Official Page on 14th June 2024. This fully funded exchange program will take place in Washington D.C. from March 1 to May 31, 2025. Notably, IELTS and TOEFL scores are not required, and there is no application fee.
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.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Free Airfare Roundtrip Tickets
- Well-equipped office in Washinton D.C.
- A limited budget for long-distance phone calls.
- J-1 exchange visitor visa support
Eligibility for Hurford Youth Fellowship 2025
- The candidate must not be older than 30 years.
- Applicants from all over the world can apply.
- A social or democratic activist in their communities.
- Participants would be encouraged if they are affiliated with or recognized by civil society organizations.
- Participants must know English.
- Submit the complete application in English.
Fellowship Topics of Hurford Youth Fellowship 2025
- Expanding Civic Space for Young People
- Countering Disinformation
- Building Citizen-Centric Accountability
- Delivering Democracy