Call for Applicants Open Society Institute-Baltimore

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:25:51 -0500
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The Baltimore Community Fellowships Program was established to assist individuals wishing to apply their education, life experiences and professional experiences to serve marginalized communities.

The goals of these fellowships are to encourage public and community service careers, expand the number of mentors and role models available to youth in inner-city neighborhoods, and promote entrepreneurial initiatives that empower communities to increase opportunities and improve the quality of life for their residents.

Up to 10 individuals are awarded a Baltimore Community Fellowship to implement innovative projects that seek to improve the circumstances and capacity of an underserved community in Baltimore City. Applicants may apply for a fellowship to work under the auspices of a nonprofit organization in Baltimore City, or to work independently.

Applicants may come from any field, including—but not limited to—business management, the arts, law, medicine, education, architecture, and engineering. Individuals from underserved communities and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The Open Society Institute-Baltimore is also interested in individuals with new ideas and best practices for addressing disparities in access to healthcare—particularly for Baltimore residents struggling with drug addiction.

Fellowship awards are in the amount of $60,000 for a term of 18 months.

Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2015 at 5:00pm

Please visit the Open Society Institute - Baltimore webpage for more information about the application process.