William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students

Study Subject: Issues and Challenges Affecting Philanthropy, Social Enterprise, Nonprofit Organizations, and Other Actors in The Social Sector.

Employer: The Aspen Institute

Level: Postgraduate

Scholarship Description: The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, 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 of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI.  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.  Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.

The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation seeks to inform and maximize the impact of grantmaking foundations, nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and public-private partnerships through leadership development initiatives, convenings, and communications so that each can contribute to the good society at home and abroad.

Scholarship Application Deadline: For Spring 2011: 15 December 2010
For Summer 2011: 15 March 2011
For Fall 2011: 15 July 2011