Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service

Posted by on January 22, 2007

INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE
This summer: June 9 ? August 4, 2007
Georgetown University, Washington, DC

The Priority Application Deadline for scholarship funding is quickly approaching for the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service, a dynamic summer program for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector.

A substantial amount of scholarship funding is available and over half of all students accepted to the program receive a scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline of February 1, 2007 as acceptance, internship placement and scholarship decisions are made on a rolling basis. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership ability and financial need.

This fast-paced Institute offers a rigorous combination of professional experience, academic learning and service projects that will provide students with an unparalleled experience in the nation?s capital.
? Internships ? Competitive placements with leading nonprofit organizations
? Classes ? Up to 9 credit hours from Georgetown University
? Housing ? Furnished on-campus apartments
? Service ? Variety of hands-on community projects
? Guest Lectures ? With Washington?s top nonprofit executives and scholars
? Leadership Development ? Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
? Scholarships ? Over half of all students receive full or partial funding
? Networking ? With hundreds of other top student and nonprofit leaders from around the world

For more information or to request a copy of our brochure, please visit the website at <a href="http://www.dcinternships.org/ipvs">http://www.dcinternships.org/ipvs</a>

Faculty members can nominate outstanding students for priority scholarship consideration at <a href="http://www.dcinternships.org/nominate">http://www.dcinternships.org/nominate</a>

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Ms. Patty Gentry, Program Coordinator, by phone at 1-800-741-6964 or via email at [email protected].