Champions for Change Program for Native American Youth

Posted by on January 07, 2013

Center for Native American Youth Invites Teens to Submit Their Stories for Champions for Change Program
Deadline: January 31, 2013

The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times a year.

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 in the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. 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. In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes research, writing, and logistical and administrative support for PSI’s leadership initiatives, public programs, and convenings. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.

Candidates for the fellowship are highly motivated, current, non-graduating graduate or undergraduate students from underrepresented communities of color. Each candidate should have an excellent academic record and also have a demonstrated interest or experience in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and the social sector; excellent research and writing skills; demonstrated financial need; and United States citizenship or permanent residency.

Selected fellows must be able to work as an intern for twelve to fifteen weeks in Washington, D.C., during the academic semester in which the fellowship is awarded. Fall and spring interns will work part-time (fifteen to twenty hours per week) and summer interns will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student.

A fellowship stipend of approximately $2,000 will be awarded to the fall and spring intern, while approximately $4,000 will be awarded to the summer intern.

Applications are being accepted for the spring 2013 fellowship, with a deadline of January 31, 2013.

Visit the Aspen Institute PSI Web site for complete program information and application procedures.

http://www.cnay.org/Champions_for_Change.html