Position Title:	William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
Program/Dept.	The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program (NSPP)
Position Location:	Washington, DC
Reports To:	Senior Program Assistant

The Aspen Institute, founded in 1950, is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue. Through seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry and an appreciation for timeless values. The Institute is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has campuses in Aspen, Colorado, and on the Wye River near the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Its international network includes partner Aspen Institutes in Berlin, Rome, Lyon, Tokyo, New Delhi, and Bucharest, and leadership initiatives in Africa, Central America, and India.

The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program (NSPP) of the Aspen Institute 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 NSPP.  Through this fellowship, NSPP seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations.  Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.

The Aspen Institute’s Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program seeks to improve the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy through research, leadership, and communication initiatives.  For more information about the program, please visit www.aspeninstitute.org/nspp.

Basic Function: 
In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for NSPP's grant making and outreach efforts. 

Knowledge, Education and Experience:

The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community of color.  She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following:

1. Outstanding research skills; 
2. Demonstrated interest or experience in the nonprofit sector; 
3. Excellent writing and communication skills; 
4. Demonstrated financial need;  
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 and Spring internships will be part-time (10-20 hours per week) and Summer internships will be full-time.  All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student.

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

To Apply:

There is no application form for this fellowship.  Please send: 

1) letter of interest (include information about dates of availability for the fellowship)

2) resume

3) official transcript

4) documentation from university financial aid office demonstrating financial need

5) two letters of reference to:

Lauren Stebbins

Senior Program Assistant 
The Aspen Institute 
One Dupont Circle, Suite 700 
Washington, DC, 20036 
lauren.stebbins@aspeninstitute.org

www.nonprofitresearch.org/hearst

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

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