Fellowship in USA - Applications are open for the Hurford Youth Fellowship 2025 in the USA

Democracy is becoming a popular topic for many programs. Applications are now open for the 2025 Hurford Youth Fellowship in the USA. Participants will spend 3 months in Washington D.C. from March 1 to May 31, 2025. On June 14, 2024, the World Movement for Democracy announced the applications on its official Facebook page. This is a fully funded program, and no IELTS, TOEFL, or application fee is required.

The program aims to bring together young activists from around the world to develop their leadership skills in democracy. It seeks to enhance the leadership abilities and knowledge of young democracy activists. This is one of the top fully funded exchange programs in the USA. Selected fellows will meet and connect with brilliant peers from around the world. More details about the fellowship, benefits, and eligibility are provided below.

Benifits 

• Fully funded fellowship covering all costs
• Monthly stipend
• Health insurance
• Free round-trip airfare
• Well-equipped office in Washington D.C.
• Budget for long-distance phone calls
• J-1 exchange visitor visa support

Fellowship Topics

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

Eligibility 

• Must be 30 years old or younger
• Open to applicants worldwide
• Must be a social or democratic activist in their community
• Affiliation with or recognition by civil society organizations is encouraged
• Must know English
• Submit the complete application in English

Office Location

The National Endowment for Democracy is located in downtown Washington, D.C., at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington

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