William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students

The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund ( http://www.nonprofitresearch.org ), a subprogram of the Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program of the Aspen Institute ( http://www.aspeninstitute.org ) is now accepting applications for the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students.

The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the fund. Through this program, the fund 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. In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts.

The fellowship, which is offered three times a year, is based on academic excellence and need. It is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups and are United States citizens.

A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 is awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment. The student must be able to intern for
10-15 weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute.

The deadline for Fall 2006 applications is July 15, 2006.
For complete program information and application procedures, visit the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund's Web site.