Beasiswa Luar Negeri: 2007 Hearst Fellowship Information

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The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grantmakingprogram of the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, offers the WilliamRandolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. Thefellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open toboth undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minoritygroups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the Fund. Throughthis program, the Fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of studentsto issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofitorganizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges oruniversities to receive academic credit for this experience.

The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund wasestablished in 1991 to expand understanding of nonprofit activities,including philanthropy and its underlying values, by making grants tosupport research undertaken by scholars and nonprofit practitioners.

Activities:

In his or her internship,the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support forthe Fund’s grantmaking and outreach efforts.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate forthis fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate orundergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or heshould have an excellent academic record and also have the following:

1. Outstanding research skills;
2. A background in the social sciences or humanities;
3. Excellent writing and communication skills;
4. Demonstrated financial need; and
5. American citizenship.
The student must be able to intern for 10-15 weeks at the Washington,DC, office of the Aspen Institute. We generally expect that Fall andSpring internships will be part-time (10-20 hours per week) and Summerinternships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must becovered by the student.

Fellowship Stipend:
A fellowship grantof between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on therecipient’s educational level, financial need, and time commitment.

Application Procedure:
There is no application form for this fellowship. Please send: 1) a letter of interest (include information about datesof availability for the fellowship); 2) a resume; 3) a transcript; 4) aletter from the appropriate university financial aid officer certifyingdemonstrated financial need; and 5) two letters of reference to:

John Russell, Program Coordinator
The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20036
hearstinfo@aspeninstitute.org

Applications are considered three times annually based on the timing of applicants’ availability:

Internship Availability Application Deadline Award Notification
Spring 2007 December 15, 2006 January 15, 2007
Summer 2007 March 15, 2007 April 15, 2007
Fall 2007 July 15, 2007 August 15, 2007

Late applications will be accepted but may not receive full consideration.

Selection Process:
A committee of the Fund’s governing Council will select the recipient based on the requirements above.

Website: www.nonprofitresearch.org

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