About The Fellowship

For those interested in learning about the Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, this page provides a brief description and connects you to more details and the application.

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 he practiced what he preached.
 

The Jane Addams-Andrew Carnegie Fellowship Program advances and renews interest in public service by engaging recent college graduates in the multi-dimensional tradition of philanthropy, through 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.

The Fellowship 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.

Fellows are actively involved in various components of the Center on Philanthropy 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 of The Fund Raising School, and may attend a national conference in their field of interest.

For more information and for an application, point your web-browser to: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/carnegie.htm