Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society’s offers Fully 
funded Fellowship for Leadership Training through Seminars and Applied 
Research at the City University of New York, USA 2012
Study Subject(s):Community foundations
Course Level:Fellowship
Scholarship Provider: Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society’s
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
• The program is open to aspiring practitioners and researchers (generally under the age of 36) in the US and overseas.
• College or university degree and strong spoken and written English 
language skills are required. TOEFL scores or the equivalent requested 
from those whose education was in a language other than English. 
Alternately, please provide a statement describing your facility with 
the English language within your professional sphere.
• Award recipients must have a strong institutional base and be well-placed to implement research recommendations.
• Preference is given to candidates who are 1) affiliated with a 
community foundation or initiatives to support community philanthropy 
development, and 2) who illustrate in their proposals a clear interest 
in furthering the work of community foundations or strengthening the 
local culture of philanthropy.
• Candidates affiliated with other 
institutions in the philanthropy sector who submit proposals on current 
trends and practices in philanthropy (other than community foundations) 
may apply for consideration on a tuition basis or with financial support
 from individual or institutional sponsors.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description:
 Full fellowship awards cover the costs of tuition, single-room 
dormitory accommodations with shared facilities at International House 
(adjacent to Columbia University) in Manhattan, economy air travel to 
and from New York City, and reimbursement for selected program-related 
costs
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: • For non-U.S. citizens: Monday April 9, 2012.
• For U.S. citizens (non-tuition basis): Thursday April 9, 2012.
• For U.S. citizens (tuition basis): Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
