Hurford Youth Fellowship 2021, Application Guidelines and Deadline

Hurford Youth Fellowship 2021 – Could you propose innovative ideas on how to foster democratic values in your community? Now is your chance to develop your leadership skills and meet youth leaders from around the world! Hurford Youth Fellowship applications will be accepted beginning May 3!
In the Hurford Program, emerging democratic leaders from around the world are trained in leadership skills, enhanced organizational abilities, and harnessed for the benefit of democracy.
Through the Hurford program, four youth activists per year spend three months in the program, during which they expand their global network, learn lessons from activists from democracy movements around the world, and contribute to the development of the World Movement for Democracy. Fellows will be expected to organize online discussion to generate active engagement among youth activists around the world.
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Internships | Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship with Monthly Stipend
- Deadline: July 3, 2021
Fellowship Details
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.
Requirements
Eligibility:
- 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.
- 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.
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