EMERGING LEADERS INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM

1. Strong institutional base at a community foundation, place-based grantmaker or community philanthropy support organization; affiliation with other philanthropy sector institutions is also acceptable.
2. Ability to implement research recommendations.
3. Strong ability to read, write, conduct research and converse in English at a professional or post-graduate-level.
4. College or university degree.

Stated amount: Not Available Tuition fees are Rs. 2,51,347 ($ 3,000) per fellow. Partial or full fellowships may be awarded to help offset program costs detailed further below. Other Awards Due to the competitiveness of the program and limited funds, preference for awards that cover program costs, including tuition, program activities, and/or housing (room and board) is given to candidates who

1. Are affiliated with community foundations or initiatives to support community philanthropy organizations and practice.
2. Submit proposals illustrating a clear interest in furthering the work of community foundations or strengthening grantmaking and the local culture of philanthropy. Program participants are expected to cover and arrange for their travel to and from New York. (Note, however, that special arrangements may be made if a selected Fellow is unable to fully cover such costs.) The number of fellowships is subject to availability for more please visit the

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the fellowship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. To apply to the Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program, please complete the online application form - Click Here In addition to completion of the online form below (please scroll down further), applicants are expected to upload the following as part of their application:

1. Résumé or curriculum vitae.
2. Proposal (3-5 pages) for a strategy paper on an issue related to community foundations or community grantmaking, including a plan for sharing and applying findings and recommendations. The proposal should provide a comparative framework and must be feasible to undertake and complete within the duration of the program.
3. Personal statement explaining what you seek to accomplish during the program and how participation in the program would enhance your work in philanthropy or strengthen civil society locally.

1. First All the application forms will be evaluated.
2. After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
3. Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info Fellows will be based at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York (CUNY) in midtown Manhattan, where they will attend seminars, explore the work of key agencies, and study a range of community philanthropy strategies and practices. Program participants will prepare a strategy paper and develop a professional e-presentation for dissemination. Program Details Program dates: Participants are expected to attend on-site seminars (at the Graduate Center, CUNY in New York City) and other meetings three (3) to five (5) times per week during the full ten-week program. Program focus: Community foundations, local grantmaking, and place-based giving practices around the globe. Additional trends and practices in philanthropy will be included to provide background and to address the research interests of all participating Fellows. Program format: Drawing on seminars, readings, discussions with alumni mentors and other leaders in the field, and the Fellows' own experiences, each participant will produce a strategy paper and a professional e-presentation (Powerpoint or similar), with recommendations for the development, adaptation or expansion of community grantmaking or another approved topic. It is expected that these recommendations will consider the variety of experiences around the globe, and will reflect the particular political, social, economic and legal frameworks in the Fellows' home countries.