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Link to register for Hurford Youth Fellowship Program 2024 in United States

Hurford Youth Fellowship Program 2024 Application Form is out – register here. Be part of the selected applicants for Hurford Youth Fellowship Program 2024 in United States – get started below:

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. On the following specific areas outlined in the “What’s Next? Youth Declaration:”

  • Expanding Civic Space for Young People
    • Countering Disinformation
    • Building Citizen-Centric Accountability
    • Delivering Democracy

Requirements/Eligibility for Hurford Youth Fellowship Program 2024 in United States

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.

Please Note: 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.

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.

Benefits/Stipends for Selected Beneficiaries

  • 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. The program does not ordinarily cover costs associated with dependents’ health insurance. Please note that all dependents traveling to the United States on a J-2 dependent visa will be required to have basic health insurance coverage for the full period of their stay.
  • 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.

Steps to apply for Hurford Youth Fellowship Program 2024

Apply online here

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