Hurford Youth Fellows Program
The Hurford Youth Fellows Program offers a four-month fellowship in Washington, DC for young leaders to develop skills and conduct research on advancing democracy worldwide.
Funder: National Endowment for Democracy
Due Dates: Annually (typically fall; check program page for next call)
Funding Amounts: Four-month fellowship; includes monthly living stipend and roundtrip airfare.
Summary: Four-month fellowship in Washington, DC for young leaders worldwide to develop leadership skills and advance democracy through research and engagement.
Key Information: Applicants must be age 30 or younger; two fellows selected per year.
Description
The Hurford Youth Fellows Program, organized by the World Movement for Democracy and the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), supports young democracy activists from around the world. Fellows participate in a four-month residency in Washington, DC, where they develop leadership and organizational skills, conduct research, and engage in strategic meetings and presentations focused on themes such as defending democratic space, promoting inclusive governance, and strengthening democratic leadership. The program aims to empower emerging leaders to participate in and influence democratic processes globally.
