William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students

This fellowship is for graduate and undergraduate minority students from underrepresented communities of color. To qualify, applicants should have an excellent academic record and the following: demonstrated interest or experience in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and the social sector; excellent research and writing skills; demonstrated financial need; and US citizenship or permanent residency. Students must be able to work as interns for 12-15 weeks in the Washington, DC office of the Aspen institute during the academic semester in which the fellowship is awarded. Fall and Spring interns will work part-time (15-20 hours per week) and Summer interns will be full-time). A fellowship stipend of approximately $2,000 will be awarded to the fall and spring intern and approximately $4,000 to the summer intern.

Award: $2,000-$4,000

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2014

More info:  http://www.aspeninstitute.org/policy-work/nonprofit-philanthropy/leadership-initiatives/hearst

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

This fellowship is for new Americans or children of new Americans. Each fellowship supports up to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. To qualify for this fellowship, applicants must be green card holders, naturalized citizens, or children of a parent who is a naturalized citizen as of the application date (other parent cannot be a US-born citizen). Applicants must be college seniors or graduate students.

Deadline: November 8, 2013

Award: $25,000-$90,000

More info: http://www.pdsoros.org/

Public Service Fellows Program

This fellows program is for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates with a commitment to public service, strong written and oral communications, analytical thinking, and an ability to work well in teams. No single academic major or background is preferred over another. Students who are committed to developing their skills while gaining valuable experience are encouraged to apply. Fellows will have a chance to contribute substantive and meaningful work to support a variety of programs, events, and projects to help revitalize the federal government. All fellowship positions are located in Washington, D.C. at the Partnership for Public Service's offices. Applications for the Spring 2014 term will be accepted beginning September 23rd.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Award: $800-$1000

More info: http://www.ourpublicservice.org/OPS/about/public_service_fellows_program.shtml

 

Harvey Fellows Program

This fellowship is for students enrolled in or who have applied to a full-time graduate program. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate personal faith in Jesus Christ. Applicants must be attending or applying to a premier university and be able to demonstrate that their intended vocational field has a significant impact on society, and yet appears to be underrepresented by Christians.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Award: $12,000

More info: http://msfdn.org/harveyfellows/overview/