FYI. You may have undergrads or grads who would be interested in this.  I am
thinking that Urban Affairs students in particular, doing non-profit focus,
may be well qualified.  Lolita 

 

 

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Dear All, 

I hope this note finds you well. 
FYI...I thought this fellowship programme might interest some of the Hunter
A&S students, thought I wasn't sure who to forward it to.... 

Please keep me posted on any movie nites. 

Hope to see you soon. Take care. 
All the best, 
Dina 

----- Forwarded by Dina Daoud/NY/UNO on 10/02/2009 10:22 AM ----- 

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students - paid
internship, open to undergraduate and graduate students of color, and is
offered three times a year (fall, spring, and summer semesters) in
Washington, DC - deadline for the summer fellowship is coming up soon on
March 15, 2009. 
  
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students 
  
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in
Washington, DC offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three
times annually.  The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and
need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The
Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI.  Through this fellowship, PSI
seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges
affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and
other actors in the social sector.  Recipients may arrange with their
colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. 
  
The Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) employs seminars,
leadership programs, and evidence-based discussion to strengthen and inform
philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and social enterprise so that each can
contribute to the good society, domestically and internationally. 
  
Activities:
In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes research, writing,
logistical, and administrative support for PSI's leadership initiatives,
public programs, and convenings. 
  
Requirements:
The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing
graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community of
color.  She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the
following: 
  
1. Demonstrated interest or experience in nonprofit organizations,
philanthropy, and the social          sector;
2. Excellent research and writing skills;
3. Demonstrated financial need; and
4. American citizenship. 
  
The student must be able to intern for 12-15 weeks at the Washington, DC,
office of the Aspen Institute.  Fall and spring internships will be
part-time (15-20 hours per week) and summer internships will be full-time.
All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student. 
  
Fellowship Stipend:
A fellowship grant of approximately $2,000 will be awarded to the fall and
spring fellows and approximately $4,000 will be awarded to the summer
fellow. 
  
Application Procedure:
There is no application form for this fellowship.  Please send: 
1) letter of interest (include information about dates of availability for
the fellowship)
2) resume
3) official transcript 
4) documentation from university financial aid office demonstrating
financial need (such as an award letter)
5) two letters of recommendation to: 
  
Lauren Stebbins
Senior Program Assistant
Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation
The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20036
(202) 736-2500
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Applications are considered three times annually based on the timing of
applicants' availability: 
  


Internship Availability 

Application Deadline 

Award Notification 


Spring 2009 

December 15, 2008 

January 15, 2009 


Summer 2009 

March 15, 2009 

April 15, 2009 


Fall 2009 

July 15, 2009 

August 15, 2009


  
Late applications will be accepted but may not receive full consideration.
Late applications will only be accepted up to a week after the application
deadline. 


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