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Humanity in Action (HIA) Fellowship Programs bring together university students from the United States and Europe for a rigorous, interdisciplinary inquiry into human rights, diversity and minority issues for five weeks from a comparative, international perspective.  Fellows are selected on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to minority rights, evidence of leadership potential, and outstanding academic achievement.  HIA pays housing during its programs, along with a modest food stipend.

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled sophomore, junior, senior, or recent graduate at the time of application.
• All majors and academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• The GPA is just one criterion HIA evaluates during the selection process.  No specific GPA threshold is required.
• Applicants can apply for one or both of the fellowship programs (American and/or European) but can participate only in one.

General Information

Humanity in Action works to build global leadership, defend democracy, protect minorities, and improve human rights.  By giving American and European students the opportunity to interact with human rights leaders of today, HIA inspires, engages, and empowers the human rights leaders of the future.

HIA Fellowship Programs bring together university students from the United States and Europe for a rigorous, interdisciplinary inquiry into human rights, diversity and minority issues.  Students participate in the five-week fellowship in one of six different countries:  Denmark, France Germany, The Netherlands, Poland or the United States.

Fellows in the American Program explore how Americans understand, practice, and manage diversity, including topics related to race, immigration, religion, and advocacy of an inclusive, participatory society.  The European Programs focus on such areas of historic and contemporary importance as immigration, the integration of minorities, and the connections between current tensions in Europe and the history of World War II, the Holocaust, and the formation of international human rights doctrines.

Upon completing the five-week program, fellows join an active international network of young professionals and are eligible for internship opportunities at the United States Congress, the European Parliament, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and other civic and political institutions.

Deadline Dates

January 2012   Completed application and required documentation must be submitted to the Humanity in Action foundation.

February - March 2012   Finalists are interviewed and winners announced.

Summer 2012   Winners attend the chosen HIA Program.