HURFORD YOUTH FELLOWS PROGRAM

HURFORD YOUTH FELLOWS PROGRAM

Deadline for 2017–2018 Hurford Fellowship Applications:
April 17, 2017

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: HURFORD YOUTH FELLOWS PROGRAM

Building Young Activists’ Leadership Skills 

The World Youth Movement for Democracy and the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invite you to apply for the Hurford Youth Fellows Program in Washington, DC. Youth leaders from around the world will be considered for two positions throughout the year. For a period of four months, each fellow will have the opportunity to build his or her leadership and organizational skills and benefit from and contribute to the development of the World Youth Movement.

A project developing online discussion to generate active engagement among youth activists around the world will be central to each fellowship.  Hurford Youth Fellows will engage in strategic meetings; conduct research; and organize and lead presentations, online discussions and information-sharing sessions on key democracy issues that they will identify in consultation with the World Movement Secretariat. Fellows will identify, compile, present, and creatively share discussion materials and results.

Youth leaders up to the age of 30 with a demonstrated interest in the advancement of democracy are welcome to apply; particularly those affiliated with democracy/civil society organizations are especially encouraged. A monthly cost of living stipend and roundtrip airfare will be provided by the Program.

For more information and application materials, please visit MoveDemocracy.org. 

Additional information can be located in the Fellowship Booklet.

The Hurford Youth Fellows Program is made possible by the generous support of the Hurford Foundation.

HURFORD YOUTH FELLOWSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants interested in the Hurford Youth Fellows Program must be no older than 30 years of age. They must demonstrate 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.

All Applicants

·  Citizens of any country may apply

·  Proficiency in the English language

·  Topics focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development

·  Availability for a full-time, residential fellowship at the National Endowment for Democracy in Fall 2016 and/or Spring 2017 

INELIGIBILE TO APPLY:

·  Students seeking scholarships, or other types of financial aid, to defray the cost of their education

·  Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral scholars seeking funding to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research

·  Professionals seeking financial assistance to pay for trainings, attend conferences, or pursue internships

·  Individuals without proficiency in the English language

·  Applicants whose projects fail to draw a connection to democracy and human rights

·  Candidates unavailable for a fellowship during the fellowship terms

REAGAN-FASCELL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Practitioners

·  Activists, human rights advocates, lawyers, journalists, and other civil society professionals from developing and aspiring democracies throughout the world with substantial experience working to promote democracy or human rights

Scholars

·  Professors, researchers, journalists, and other writers from developing and aspiring democracies

·  Distinguished scholars from the United States or other established democracies

·  Academics must be in possession of a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) at the time of application

·  Scholarly applicants must have a proven record of publications 

All Applicants

·  Citizens of any country may apply

·  Proficiency in the English language

·  Topics focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development

·  Availability for a full-time, residential fellowship at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in Fall 2018 (October 1, 2018–February 28, 2019) and/or Spring 2019 (March 1–July 31, 2019)

INELIGIBILE TO APPLY:

·  Students seeking scholarships, or other types of financial aid, to defray the cost of their education

·  Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral scholars seeking funding to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research

·  Professionals seeking financial assistance to pay for trainings, attend conferences, or pursue internships

·  Individuals without proficiency in the English language

·  Applicants whose projects fail to draw a connection to democracy and human rights

·  Candidates unavailable for a fellowship in Fall 2018 (October 1, 2018–February 28, 2019) or Spring 2019 (March 1–July 31, 2019)

Online Application System

for Fellowships at the National Endowment for Democracy

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