Democracy has been becoming an interesting topic for many programs. Applications are open for the Hurford Youth Fellowship 2025 in the USA. In this program, participants will spend 3 months in Washington D.C. The fellowship will run from March 1 – May 31, 2025. On 14th 2024, the World Movement for Democracy announced the 2025 Hurforfd Youth Fellowship applications on its Facebook Official Page. This is a fully funded exchange program in the USA. IELTS and TOEFL are not required, and there is no application fee.
The program aims to bring “young activists from all around the world to build their leadership skills in the field of democracy”. The Hurford Program is seeking to develop leadership skills and knowledge among young democracy activists from around the world. It is one of the best fully funded Exchange Programs in the USA. Selected fellows will get in touch with like-minded brilliant peers from around the world. More details about the fellowship, benefits, and eligibility criteria are given below.
Details About Hurford Youth Fellowship 2025
- Host Country: USA
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Program Type: Fellowship
- Dates of Fellowship in USA: March 1 – May 31, 2025
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 31st July 2024
Also Check: Community Engagement Exchange Program 2025, USA (Fully Funded)
Do You Know How I Got Fully Funded USA Exchange Program?
The United States hosts the maximum number of exchange programs in the world. I was selected for the SUSI Exchange Program and I have had one the best 6 weeks of my life in the United States.
We went to the University of Amherst, Massachusetts, and spent 4 weeks there. The two-week study tour was in New York, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Here are some pictures of my Visit to Washington D.C. in 2017.
Read my story published by the Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network.
Benefits of Hurford Youth Fellowship
It is a Fully Funded Fellowship and will cover all the costs including:
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Free Airfare Roundtrip Tickets
- Well-equipped office in Washinton D.C.
- A limited budget for long-distance phone calls.
- J-1 exchange visitor visa support
Also Check: Elite Short Term Exchange Program in Taiwan 2024 (Fully Funded)
Fellowship Topics
- Expanding Civic Space for Young People
- Countering Disinformation
- Building Citizen-Centric Accountability
- Delivering Democracy
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate must not be older than 30 years.
- Applicants from all over the world can apply.
- A social or democratic activist in their communities.
- Participants would be encouraged if they are affiliated with or recognized by civil society organizations.
- Participants must know English.
- Submit the complete application in English.
Also Check: World Forum for Democracy 2024 (Fully Funded Conference in France)
Office Location
The National Endowment for Democracy is based in downtown Washington, D.C., at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20004.
How to Apply for the Hurford Youth Fellowship 2025?
All applicants have to apply online. Go to the website and create a new account. Sign in with the account that you have created. The link to the official website is given below.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE HURFORD FELLOWSHIP
