We have three fellowship opportunities to share this month. The Deshpande Foundation is looking for fellows to work with non-profits in India. The Aspen Institute has positions for fellows in D.C. The 2010 Asia JusticeMakers competition will be starting soon. If you know of any other opportunities, please let us know!
* The Deshpande Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010 Fellows Global Exchange Program. The Fellows work to address challenges at NGOs working in the fields of agricultire, livelihood, education and health. The application deadline is January 4, 2010.
* The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation in Washington DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students three times annually. The Fellow serves as an intern and undertakes research, writing, logistical, and administrative support for PSI's leadership initiatives, public programs, and convenings. The application deadline for the next round is 12/15/09 for the spring 2010 internship.
* The 2010 Asia JusticeMakers Competition is supported by the Lien Institute for Social Innovations and the purpose is to search for and fund grassroots initiatives in Asian communities to promote criminal justice and ensure the legal rights of all men, women, and children. Eight competitors will be awarded $5,000 fellowships, seven by the judges, and one through a public rating process that will allow people to cast votes on final projects.
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