William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students The Aspen Institute

Website: www.nonprofitresearch.org/newsletter1530/newsletter_show.htm?doc_id=376568
Application deadlines:
Spring 2008 - December 15, 2007
Summer 2008 - March 15, 2008
Fall 2008 - July 15, 2008

Hearst Scholarship Information
The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, annually offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Scholar serves as a summer intern with the Fund. Through this program, the Fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, voluntarism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.

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

Activities:
In his or her summer internship, the Hearst Scholar undertakes general research and program support for the Fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate for this scholarship 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 the following:

1. Outstanding research skills;
2. A background in the social sciences or humanities;
3. Excellent writing and communication skills; and
4. Demonstrated financial need.
5. American Citizenship
The student must be able to intern for 10-12 weeks full-time during the summer at the Washington, DC, office of the Aspen Institute. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student.

Scholarship Stipend:
A scholarship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient'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 dates of availability for the fellowship); 2) a resume; 3) a transcript; 4) a letter from the appropriate university financial aid officer certifying demonstrated financial need; and 5) two letters of reference to:

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

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

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