HC USA Global Humanitarian Youth Fellowship

Human Concern USA

HCI's "Global Humanitarian Youth Fellowship"
Thank you for your interest in applying to the inaugural cohort of HCI Global Humanitarian Youth Fellowship.

This program brings together Muslim youth from across the country who are eager to grow, contribute, and lead. We recognize that leadership emerges from many different life experiences. Some applicants may have had access to strong academic, leadership, or extracurricular opportunities that allowed them to flourish. Others may have faced barriers that required resilience, sacrifice, and determination to navigate. Both journeys are valued here.

As a humanitarian organization, HCI exists to serve communities impacted by crisis, poverty, displacement, and climate-related challenges around the world. Our work is rooted in empowering those who have been tested by hardship while also mobilizing those who have the capacity and opportunity to lead. HCI Global Humanitarian Youth Fellowship reflects that same spirit. We are intentionally building a cohort that includes youth who have benefited from opportunity and youth who have had to overcome obstacles, because meaningful leadership is strengthened when diverse lived experiences come together.

This program is an opportunity to engage deeply with the Islamic tradition of service and philanthropy, develop practical leadership skills, and contribute to shaping the future direction of HCI’s humanitarian work. We are looking for sincerity, growth potential, commitment to community, and a desire to serve.

There are no “perfect” applicants. We value honesty, lived experience, and the willingness to grow

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at fellowship@humanconcernusa.org
- Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Date of Birth*
  
  DayMonthYear
  Date
- Age (Applications are open to youth aged 14-25, i.e. born in 2001-2012)*
- City Applying to*
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Phone Number*
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Education - Current High School/University/College (if applicable):
- Field of Study (if applicable)
- What experiences, skills, or qualities do you bring that would make you a strong participant in HCI Global Humanitarian Youth Fellowship?*
  
  Maximum 500 words0/500
- Please list and briefly describe any volunteer work, extracurricular activities, employment, or community involvement you currently participate in. *
  
  Maximum 500 words0/500
- What challenges or barriers have shaped your educational, personal, or leadership journey? How have you navigated them?*
  
  Maximum 500 words0/500
- Have there been opportunities that you wished you had access to but did not? Please explain.*
  
  Maximum 500 words0/500
- Do you have significant responsibilities outside of school? (Examples: part-time work, caring for siblings or family members, contributing financially to your household, community obligations.) If yes, please describe.*
  
  Maximum 500 words0/500
- What do you hope to gain from joining HCI Global Humanitarian Youth Fellowship*
  
  Maximum 500 words0/500
- What do you think is one of the biggest issues facing Muslim youth today?*
  
  Maximum 500 words0/500
- What is one issue in your local community that you care about?*
  
  Maximum 500 words0/500
- First-generation university studentNewcomer to the USA (within 5 years)Refugee / Protected PersonFrom a rural or underserved communityNone of the abovePrefer not to say
- YesNo
- Letter of Recommendation (Encouraged but not required)
  
  You may upload a letter from a teacher, mentor, supervisor, imam, or community leader who can speak to your character and potential
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- What is your relationship with this reference (supervisor, teacher, mentor, imam etc.)? How long have you known this reference?
- If you are unable to provide a letter, please briefly explain why
  
  Maximum 500 words0/500
- Participants are expected to:
  - Attend one training & development session per month
  - Participate in discussions, workshops, and mentorship sessions (global youth convention or CEO Advisory Committee)
  - Contribute to local service initiatives
  - Engage in collaborative group work
- I confirm that I am able to commit to the program requirements above.I understand that participation does not guarantee selection for the Global Youth Convention.I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
- Submission Date
  
  DayMonthYear
  Date
- fellowship@humanconcernusa.org l 1-800-583-5841 l humanconcernusa.org
  
  501(c)3 Tax Exempt Nonprofit
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