Deadline: December 15, 2007; March 15, 2008; and July 15, 2008
The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C., 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 who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund. Through the program, the fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the fund’s grantmaking and outreach efforts.
The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have outstanding research skills; a background in the social sciences or humanities; excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship.
The student must be able to intern for 10-15 weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. The program generally expects that fall and spring internships will be part-time (ten to twenty hours per week) and summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student.
A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient’s educational level, financial need, and time commitment.
Applications are considered three times annually based on the timing of applicants’ availability: For Spring 2008, the deadline is December 15, 2007; for Summer 2008, the deadline is March 15,2008; and for Fall 2008, the deadline is July 15, 2008.
Visit the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund Web site for complete program information.
RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10009449/nporesearch
For additional RFPs in Philanthropy and Voluntarism, visit: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_philanthropy.jhtml