OSI-Baltimore is pleased to announce the seventh round of its Community Fellowships Program, which will provide up to 10 awards to individuals who wish to work in Baltimore, Maryland in public or community service.

The Community Fellowships Program was established by OSI to assist individuals wishing to apply their educational and professional attainments in service to disadvantaged communities. The goal of these fellowships is to encourage public and community service careers, to expand the number of mentors and role models available to youth in inner-city neighborhoods, and to promote initiatives and entrepreneurship that will empower those communities to increase opportunities and improve the quality of life for their residents.

Application and Funding Criteria

Applicants may either: 1) apply for a fellowship to work at a nonprofit organization or 2) apply for a fellowship to start a project. In cases where the fellowship takes place at an organization, applicants must secure sponsorship from that host organization. OSI will award up to 10 Community Fellowships.

Fellowship awards are in the amount of $48,750 for a term of 18 months. Other entities, including the host organization, may augment the stipend. OSI may provide limited relief for graduate school debt payments on a case-by-case basis. The Open Society Institute expects host organizations to provide medical benefits, space, and overhead costs as necessary. In cases of extreme hardship, OSI will reimburse the host organization or individual for the cost of medical insurance.

For more information about Community Fellowships, see the Community Fellowship Program guidelines.

Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2004