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Z. Smith Reynolds Nonprofit Internship Program APPLICATION DEADLINE – DEC. 1ST. Overview: The ZSR Nonprofit Internship Program will award twenty low-income students with paid summer internships at twenty different ZSR-grantee organizations across the state of North Carolina. Eligible students must be 1) a full-time, enrolled student in a four-year college or university, 2) a resident of North Carolina or attending an institute of higher education in the state, and 3) receiving a Pell grant during the academic year in which they submit the application. Interested students who are ineligible for a Pell grant but face financial hardship should contact the Foundation. A number of issues might make an applicant ineligible including, but not limited to, citizenship status and a criminal conviction while receiving federal college aid. The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation believes that it is important for college students to have summer internships in the nonprofit sector in order to provide a pathway to future employment in the sector and to foster a training ground for the next generation of nonprofit leaders. The universality of unpaid internships in the non-profit sector creates a barrier for low-income students, who are disproportionately students of color. Because of the inequitable access to internships, these students are less able to explore potential careers in the non-profit sector. Even if they do, they are less competitive than fellow applicants who can demonstrate experience in the sector. The Foundation is committed to building a diverse pool of candidates and encourages applications from people of color. Additional Qualifications: The program is geared toward full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a four year college or university. Students must be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have received a Pell grant within the last year. Recent graduates are eligible if they received a Pell grant in the last year. For more information contact John Francis via email johnf@zsr.org or by calling (336) 725-7541 or (800) 443-8319. __________________________________________________________________ MLK Grants Available to Qualified Non-profits APPLICATION DEADLINE – Nov. 30th Grants of up to $5,000 per each region are available from the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission to non-profit organizations wishing to create or strengthen programs that support of legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., especially those which benefit youth. "There is a great need today to revisit the philosophy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. regarding the strength of nonviolence and importance of embracing diversity,” said Dr. Dumas A. Harshaw Jr., Chairman of the MLK Commission. “We seek to fulfill the ‘Beloved Community’ and stand ready as a Commission to support and uphold efforts to strengthen our communities across the state of North Carolina." “Our primary goal is so support organizations that provided quality services to at-risk youth “We are especially interested in receiving applications from qualified non-profits whose mission is to reduce the drop-out rate, increase voter registration and otherwise strengthen their communities.” The MLK Commission is staffed by the Human Relations Commission of the N.C. Department of Administration. Grants will be awarded to entities located within seven regions to ensure statewide distribution of funds. Interested non-profits should use the application form on the Human Relations Commission website to identify your organization and to define the specific program you wish to present that will foster and promote the legacy and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Examples include, but are not limited to: youth programs to enhance race relations; voter education and registration; reducing the high school drop-out rate; literacy programs (including essay contest); anti-gang activities; leadership training; and promotion of cultural arts. Applicants are encouraged to the use the checklist to ensure that applications are complete. Applications must be postmarked no later than Nov. 30. Awards will be announced by Dec. 17. If you have questions, call the Human Relations Commission at 919-807-4420 or visit the website: http://www.doa.nc.gov/hrc/grants.aspx.
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