INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE

The Priority Deadline for scholarship funding is quickly approaching for the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service, a dynamic summer program for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector. A substantial amount of scholarship funding is still available and over half of all students accepted to the program receive a scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline of January 25^th as acceptance, internship placement and scholarship decisions are made on a rolling basis. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership ability and financial need. The final deadline is February 25, 2008.

This fast-paced Institute offers a rigorous combination of professional experience, academic learning and service projects that will provide students with an unparalleled experience in the nation’s capital.

· Internships – Competitive placements with leading nonprofit organizations

· Classes – Up to 9 credit hours from Georgetown University

· Housing – Furnished on-campus apartments

· Service – Variety of hands-on community projects

· Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top nonprofit executives and scholars

· Leadership Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities

· Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding

· Networking – With hundreds of other top student and nonprofit leaders from around the world

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please visit the website at www.dcinternships.org/ipvs or contact Ms. Patty Gentry, Program Coordinator, by phone at 1-800-741-6964 or via email at pgentry@tfas.org.