Fellowships for Activists of Color

Fellowships for Activists of Color

Alston Bannerman Fellowship Program
http://www.alstonbannerman.org/

The Alston Bannerman Fellowship Program, an initiative of the Center forSocial Inclusion, is committed to advancing progressive social change byhelping to sustain long-time activists of color living and working in theU.S. or its territories. The program honors those who have devoted theirlives to helping their communities organize for racial, social, economic,and environmental justice. Fellows receive an award of $25,000 to take sabbaticals of three months or more for reflection and renewal. The sabbaticals may be used to explore new interests, travel, relax, visit with other activists, or do whatever the Fellows think is necessary to prepare for their future work. Applicants must have more than ten years of community organizing experience and be committed to continuing to work for social change. Both paid staff and volunteer leaders are eligible for these fellowships. The application deadline is March 31, 2009. Application guidelines and forms are available on the website listed above.

Forwarded by:
National Association of Social Workers
West Virginia Chapter
1608 Virginia Street
East Charleston, WV 25311
304.345.6279
Fax 304.720.3766
shickman@naswwv.org
www.NASWWV.org