AEGiS-MISC: The R. Scott Hitt Foundation Internships for 2009

The R. Scott Hitt Foundation is offering funding for qualified candidates who want to be leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) movement.

You and the pro-LGBT organization that you choose can apply to receive funding for your internship position while you build your resume and gain valuable skills towards becoming a leader of the future.

*POST-GRADUATE*

THE SCOTT HITT INTERNSHIP IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Application Deadline: May 8, 2009

Post graduate students with strong academic record
Duration: 7-9 months, 40 hours/week
Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit in the United States with a commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
Applicants will identify and contact host organization to co-develop a successful curriculum encompassing key elements: communications, fundraising, board development and grassroots policy organizing
2-4 recipients per year

*UNDERGRADUATE*

THE A.N.G.L.E. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERNSHIP

Application Deadline: April 17, 2009

Current undergraduate students with strong academic record
Duration: 8 weeks, 40 hours/week
Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit in Southern California with a commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
Applicants will identify and contact host organization to co-develop a successful curriculum encompassing key elements of non-profit operations and program development
Named for the nonprofit ANGLE (Access Now for Gay & Lesbian Equality) which inspired and provided the funding for these internships
3-5 recipients per year

TO APPLY:

1. Visit www.scotthittfoundation.org for details.

2. Meet with a pro-LBGT 501(C)3 non-profit organization to sponsor your internship.

3. Agree to the terms of your internship, scope of work. Draft a sponsor agreement.

4. Submit your cover letter, personal essay, résumé and sponsor agreement

by the above deadline to www.scotthittfoundation.org.

5. Check www.scotthittfoundation.org for the grant award dates.

RSHF_Internship_Flyer_2009.pdf

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