Grant Links: May 8, 2009

Newton, WI: Newton Lions Club offers scholarship (scroll down to view announcement)

WI Tech Colleges: Wisconsin Rural Rehabilitation Scholarship

WI: Wisconsin Library Association Diversity Scholarship

US: 2009 Save America's Treasures Grant Applications Now Available

US: Travelocity Change Ambassador Volunteer Travel Grants

Grant Links: January 21, 2009

Fox Valley, WI: Fox Valley nominees sought for 'Celebrating Our Volunteers'

Manitowoc County, WI: Vietnam veterans offer scholarships

Sheboygan, WI: Accordion Club seeking scholarship entries (scroll down to view entry)

WI: Grants Available to Help Deal with Polluted Urban Areas, Farm Runoff

WI: Watershed group taking applications for funding

US: Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SSEAP)

Grant Links: October 24, 2008

Chippewa Valley, WI: Convention & Visitors Bureau offers grants

Menasha & Eau Claire, WI: Workshops help apply for state, federal grants

Muskego, WI: Scholarship Offered by Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce

East of Mississippi River: FRA seeks grant applications for maglev projects

US: Applicants sought by Oct. 31 for youth volunteer scholarship program

Grant of the Week: William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students

This fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need allows students to intern at the Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program (NSPP) of the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC. It is open to both graduate and undergraduate students of color.

Specifically...

"Activities: In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the Fund’s grantmaking and outreach efforts.

"Requirements:The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community.

"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; and5. 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" (www.nonprofitresearch.org).

Deadline for spring 2009 internships is December 15, 2008.

For complete information on this opportunity, visit http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/newsletter1530/newsletter_list.htm?section=William%20Randolph%20Hearst%20Endowed%20Fellowship%20for%20Minority%20Students.