The R. Scott Hitt Foundation announces the 2011 R. Scott Hitt Foundation Grants for Internships
Paid LGBT Internships for Undergraduates and Post-Graduates
The R. Scott Hitt Foundation Internships for 2011
The R. Scott Hitt Foundation is offering funding for qualified candidates with
the vision to be future leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) movement. Applicants do not need to identify as LGBT in order to apply.
The pro-LGBT sponsoring organization that you choose to apply with will receive funding
to compensate your internship position while you strengthen your resume and gain
valuable skills towards becoming a leader of the future.
The POST-GRADUATE Internship:
THE SCOTT HITT INTERNSHIP IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 13, 2011
• Post graduate students with strong academic record
• Duration: 7-9 months, 40 hour week - $20,000 Grant
• Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit with a commitment to the
advancement of LGBT equality
• Applicant contacts host organization which they want to work with and
co-develops a successful curriculum encompassing these key elements:
communications, fundraising, board development and grassroots policy
• R. Scott Hitt was the former Chair of President Clinton's HIV/AIDS Advisory
Council and the founder of numerous activist and community organizations.
He was a passionate advocate for civil rights and equality in all communities.
• 2-4 recipients per year
The UNDERGRADUATE Internship:
THE A.N.G.L.E. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERNSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2011
• Current undergraduate students with strong academic record
• Duration: 8 weeks, 40 hour week - $5000 Grant to sponsoring 501(c)3
• Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit in Southern California with a
commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
• Applicant contacts host organization which they want to work with and co-develops 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. Choose a pro-LGBT 501(C)3 non-profit organization to sponsor your internship.
3. Agree to the terms of your internship and scope of work with your sponsoring organization. Construct sponsor
agreement in cooperation with your chosen 501(c)3.
4. Submit your cover letter, personal essay, résumé and sponsor agreement by the above deadline to scotthittfoundation.org.
5. Check www.scotthittfoundation.org for grant award dates.
For additional inquiries, please write us scotthittfoundation@gmail.com
James Vellequette
Managing Director
The R. Scott Hitt Foundation
www.scotthittfoundation.org
323-573-3005 (Eastern Time Zone)
The R. Scott Hitt Foundation
3699 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 1290
Los Angeles, CA
90010
