Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie Fellowship Program

Jane Addams, founder of Chicago's Hull House and noted social reformer, devoted her life to philanthropy and community service. Andrew Carnegie authored a landmark essay entitled "The Gospel of Wealth," stating his belief that philanthropy is the duty of those who are financially fortunate, and practiced what he preached. Building on those traditions and developing a new generation of informed and committed leaders in philanthropy are the highest priorities of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

The Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie Fellowship Program advances and renews interest in public service by engaging recent college graduates in intensive study and voluntary action. This comprehensive 10-month fellowship program is designed to benefit recent college graduates as they eventually seek careers in the nonprofit sector, government or business.

Program Description

The Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie Fellowship Program in Philanthropy consists of work and study from August 15 to June 15. Fellows receive an introduction to the philanthropic tradition -- its history and societal role, its ethics and values, its opportunities and limitations, and its responsibilities. Time is devoted to formal study and to the practice of philanthropy.

Study

Robert L. Payton, Professor Emeritus of Philanthropic Studies and creator of the Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie Fellowship Program, directs the study.

Each Fellow:

  • Attends weekly seminars on general topics.
  • Meets with the director for individual guidance.
  • Writes a number of short papers. Major papers are to be presented to the Fellowship seminar. (Papers are based on individualized reading program, seminar and internship experience.)

Upon completing the program, Fellows are awarded 15 academic credits:

  • Three graduate credits in philanthropic studies for each semester of the seminar.
  • Three graduate credits for each semester of the individualized reading course.
  • Three graduate credits for the internship

Practice

Fellows spend a portion of their time working under appropriate supervision at a local nonprofit organization in their field of interest (e.g. children and youth, the environment, arts and culture, social services, religion).

Fellows are actively involved in various components of the Center and have the opportunity to meet with visiting scholars, practitioners and community leaders. In addition, Fellows attend the Principles & Techniques of Fund Raising five-day course at The Fund Raising School, and may attend a national conference in their field of interest.

Benefits

Fellows receive a stipend of $15,000 for the year to assist with housing and living costs.

  • Tuition and all mandatory fees are waived.
  • The Center covers all other program-related costs (e.g. to attend The Fund Rising School and a national conference).
  • The Center provides office space and limited administrative support.
  • Fellows have the opportunity to meet and interact with leaders in the philanthropic and nonprofit world, along with top scholars in the field
  • After completing the program, the Center offers career counseling, referral services and information on educational programs.
  • Through an informal alumni organization, former Fellows receive occasional reports on the Center's activities, updates on the status of the field, access to the networks of leaders and organizations involved in philanthropy, and discounts on Center services and publications.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Jane Addams-Andrwe Carnegie Fellowship Program in Philanthropy, the student must be a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent degree from another country, in any academic field. The program is not intended for students who already have committed to a program of graduate study or who have received graduate degrees.

Candidates with exemplary academic records (minimum 3.0 recommended) and those displaying outstanding leadership potential will be given priority. Members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Fellows must be able to spend the full program period in Indianapolis.

Application Procedures

An application form should be requested from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University at the address listed. Completed applications and all accompanying materials must be postmarked no later than January 31. Students will be notified by March 1 if they have been selected for an interview. Interviews will be held in Indianapolis. Final decisions will be announced by April 5.

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University

Established in 1987, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University provides an academic environment for the study of philanthropy, philanthropic fund raising and nonprofit management. Headquartered at Indiana Unviersity-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), the Center reaches out to practitioners and academics through research, teaching, public service and public affairs activities.

The Center offers several graduate degree programs, taught by an interdisciplinary faculty of more than 60, at both the IUPUI and IU Bloomington campuses. Among the Center's public service program is The Fund Raising School (TFRS), a university-based, national fund raising training program dedicated to philanthropic fund raising. TFRS teaches courses in dozens of cities around the country and the world. More than 28,000 have taken its courses since TFRS was founded in 1974. The Center also is home to the Joseph and Matthew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library and Philanthropy Archival Collections, one of the largest collections on philanthropy, fund raising and nonprofit management in the world.

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is an academic center where research informs practice and practice informs research.