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 _____ From: Dina Daoud [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:31 AM To: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask] Subject: Fw: William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students (deadline 3/15 for summer, 7/15 for fall) 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 <javascript:main.compose('new',[log in to unmask])> [log in to unmask] 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. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you wish to unsubscribe from the PREMEDINFO-L List, please send an E-mail to:"[log in to unmask]". Within the body of the text, only write the following:"SIGNOFF PREMEDINFO-L".