Call for Hurford Youth Fellows Program 2015

Deadline: 27 April 2015

The World Youth Movement for Democracy and the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking applications for the Hurford Youth Fellows Program 2015 in Washington, DC.

A monthly cost of living stipend and roundtrip airfare will be provided by the Program. For a period of four months, each fellow will have the opportunity to build his or her leadership and organizational skills while contributing to the development of the World Youth Movement.

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit organization created in 1983 to strengthen democratic institutions around the world through nongovernmental efforts. With its annual congressional appropriation, it makes hundreds of grants each year to support pro-democracy groups in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Eligibility Criteria

The Hurford Youth Fellows Program is open to applicants from any country.
Applicants interested in the Hurford Youth Fellows Program must be no older than 30 years of age.
Applicants 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.
Selection Process

Fellows will be selected by the World Youth Movement Secretariat staff at NED, in consultation with the World Youth Movement’s Leadership Board, following an application process.
Selection will be based on a set of criteria including demonstrated activism or interest in the advancement of democracy, a desire to network with others, and a clear explanation of how the fellowship will benefit their own efforts for advancing democracy.
For more information, visit this link: http://www.ned.org/fellowships/hurford-youth-fellows-program