Scott Hitt Foundation

"If your actions inspire others to dream more,

learn more, do more and become more,

you are a leader."

--John Quincy Adams

 
             

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 2009 APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

The R. Scott Hitt Foundation strives to advance public well-being through the development and training of socially conscious individuals to become the future leaders in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community activism.

Dr. Hitt, the former Chair of President Clinton's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, was a community leader for multiple causes related to public health and social justice throughout his distinguished career.  Dr. Hitt's work focused on HIV/AIDS treatment and advocacy, equal rights for the LGBT community, and increasing the presence and power of the LGBT community in legislative and political significance.  The Scott Hitt Foundation, as Scott's personal final effort to change the world for the future, stands as a testament to his creativity and passion, and a fitting legacy of his ability to enrich our community.

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internship Programs for 2009

    

             A.N.G.L.E. Internship

  

    

              R. Scott Hitt Internship
                  Undergraduate Students                      Post-Graduate Students
  • Named for the model nonprofit (Access Now for Gay & Lesbian Equality) which inspired this program and provided the funding for these internships
  • Targeted demographic: Current undergraduate students with strong academic record
  • Duration: 8 weeks, 40 hours/week
  • This is a paid internship.  The funds will be transferred to, and then administered by, the sponsoring organization
  • Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit in Southern California with an acknowledged commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
  • Ongoing communication with fellow recipients
  • Interns will summarize their accomplishments and complete an evaluation upon completion
  • 3-5 recipients per year
  
  • Targeted demographic: college graduates with strong academic record
  • Duration: 7-9 months, 40 hours/week
  • This is a paid internship.  The funds will be transferred to, and then administered by, the sponsoring organization
  • Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit nationwide with an acknowledged commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
  • Applicants will identify and contact host organization to co-develop a successful curriculum that encompasses three key elements: Communications; Development and Board Development; and Policy / Grassroots Organizing
  • Interns will summarize their accomplishments and complete an evaluation upon completion
  • 2-4 recipients per year
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