The
Hurford Youth Fellowship Program, facilitated by the World Youth Movement for
Democracy, seeks emerging democratic leaders from around the world committed to
building their leadership skills, enhancing their organizational talents, and
harnessing their potential. In this program, three young activists spend four
months per year at the World Movement for Democracy Secretariat in Washington
D.C., during which time they contribute to the advancement of the World Youth
Movement for Democracy.
Hurford Youth Fellowship Program, facilitated by the World Youth Movement for
Democracy, seeks emerging democratic leaders from around the world committed to
building their leadership skills, enhancing their organizational talents, and
harnessing their potential. In this program, three young activists spend four
months per year at the World Movement for Democracy Secretariat in Washington
D.C., during which time they contribute to the advancement of the World Youth
Movement for Democracy.
In
consultation with the World Movement for Democracy Secretariat and World Youth
Movement Leadership Board, Hurford Youth Fellows engage in strategic meetings,
conduct research, organize and lead presentations, and run online discussions
and information-sharing sessions on issues confronting democracy. The results
of the Fellows’ projects will be compiled, presented, and shared globally in a
creative manner
consultation with the World Movement for Democracy Secretariat and World Youth
Movement Leadership Board, Hurford Youth Fellows engage in strategic meetings,
conduct research, organize and lead presentations, and run online discussions
and information-sharing sessions on issues confronting democracy. The results
of the Fellows’ projects will be compiled, presented, and shared globally in a
creative manner
APPLICATION
DEADLINE:
All application materials must be submitted by 18 May 2016
DEADLINE:
All application materials must be submitted by 18 May 2016
SUBMITTING
YOUR APPLICATION:
Applicants are asked to submit the following:
– Applicant Form;
– C.V./Resume;
– Two Letters of Recommendation
YOUR APPLICATION:
Applicants are asked to submit the following:
– Applicant Form;
– C.V./Resume;
– Two Letters of Recommendation
All
application materials should be uploaded to the online application
application materials should be uploaded to the online application
PREPARING
YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS: The Applicant Form has four sections:
(1) Personal Information; (2) Project Proposal; (3) Curriculum Vitae/Résumé;
and (4) Two Letters of Recommendation. Each applicant must complete the entire
FORM. Please note that incomplete application forms will not be reviewed.
YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS: The Applicant Form has four sections:
(1) Personal Information; (2) Project Proposal; (3) Curriculum Vitae/Résumé;
and (4) Two Letters of Recommendation. Each applicant must complete the entire
FORM. Please note that incomplete application forms will not be reviewed.
Project
Proposal: Your project proposal is the most important part of your fellowship
application. It should be clear, concise, and comprehensible to individuals
outside your own field or concentration. Your proposal, in no more than 1200
words, should describe your proposed plan for organizing your fellowship
activities. In your proposal, please ensure that you respond to the following
specific questions:
Proposal: Your project proposal is the most important part of your fellowship
application. It should be clear, concise, and comprehensible to individuals
outside your own field or concentration. Your proposal, in no more than 1200
words, should describe your proposed plan for organizing your fellowship
activities. In your proposal, please ensure that you respond to the following
specific questions:
- What
is your proposed theme for your fellowship project? - What
are three specific online discussion topics or questions under your theme? - How
would you conduct research and develop information materials that could be
used for broader dissemination and/or online discussions? - How
would you contribute to the further development of the World Youth
Movement for Democracy? - How
would you plan to benefit from your time in Washington for your
professional development as well as your organization’s work?
Strong
proposals will exhibit the following characteristics:
– A clear focus & rationale, with practical relevance for strengthening the
participation of youth in democracies.
– The outline of a well-defined theme, with tangible benefits to colleagues
& counterparts in your field.
proposals will exhibit the following characteristics:
– A clear focus & rationale, with practical relevance for strengthening the
participation of youth in democracies.
– The outline of a well-defined theme, with tangible benefits to colleagues
& counterparts in your field.
Curriculum
Vitae/Résumé: Please prepare a curriculum vitae or résumé and attach it as a
separate document.
Vitae/Résumé: Please prepare a curriculum vitae or résumé and attach it as a
separate document.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR REFEREES
Thank you for agreeing to write a letter of recommendation for an applicant to
the Hurford Youth Fellows Program at the National Endowment for Democracy
(NED). Your frank appraisal of the applicant and his or her fellowship project
proposal will greatly help us in our selection process. For more information on
the Hurford Youth Fellows Program, please go towww.wymdonline.org
FOR REFEREES
Thank you for agreeing to write a letter of recommendation for an applicant to
the Hurford Youth Fellows Program at the National Endowment for Democracy
(NED). Your frank appraisal of the applicant and his or her fellowship project
proposal will greatly help us in our selection process. For more information on
the Hurford Youth Fellows Program, please go towww.wymdonline.org
Letter
of Recommendation Guidelines
We would greatly appreciate your candid comments on the following:
– The length of time and context in which you have known the applicant
– Your opinion of his or her background, qualifications, accomplishments, and
experiences
– Your appraisal of the proposed project and the applicant’s ability to
complete it on time
– Your views on the suitability of the applicant and his/her project to the
Hurford Youth Fellows Program
– Any other information you feel is important to share concerning the candidate
of Recommendation Guidelines
We would greatly appreciate your candid comments on the following:
– The length of time and context in which you have known the applicant
– Your opinion of his or her background, qualifications, accomplishments, and
experiences
– Your appraisal of the proposed project and the applicant’s ability to
complete it on time
– Your views on the suitability of the applicant and his/her project to the
Hurford Youth Fellows Program
– Any other information you feel is important to share concerning the candidate
Once
the applicant identifies their referees and provides their email addresses within
the application portal, an automated email will be sent to the referee’s email
address. The automated email will give the referees login credentials to access
the application portal in order to upload the letters of recommendation.
Letters of recommendation must be submitted in English or accompanied by an
English translation. Please format your letter as a MS Word Document (.doc) or
Adobe PDF (.pdf). Please note that letters of recommendation should
not be shared with applicants.
the applicant identifies their referees and provides their email addresses within
the application portal, an automated email will be sent to the referee’s email
address. The automated email will give the referees login credentials to access
the application portal in order to upload the letters of recommendation.
Letters of recommendation must be submitted in English or accompanied by an
English translation. Please format your letter as a MS Word Document (.doc) or
Adobe PDF (.pdf). Please note that letters of recommendation should
not be shared with applicants.
Click Here to download the information
handbook and application guidelines.
handbook and application guidelines.
Click Here to
access the online application.
access the online application.
Deadline: The deadline to
submit your letter of recommendation is 18 May 2016.
submit your letter of recommendation is 18 May 2016.
For
questions or further information, please contact:
questions or further information, please contact:
World
Movement for Democracy Secretariat
National Endowment for Democracy 1025 F Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004
Tel.: 202-378-9700
E-mail: youthfellows@ned.org
Website : www.wymdonline.org
Movement for Democracy Secretariat
National Endowment for Democracy 1025 F Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004
Tel.: 202-378-9700
E-mail: youthfellows@ned.org
Website : www.wymdonline.org