IHS Young Communicators Fellowships are awarded to appropriate candidates to help them take advantage of strategic short-term opportunities that can enhance their abilities and credentials to pursue careers that involve the communication of ideas. Each fellowship consists of a stipend of up to $2,500 for a 12-week period, and housing and travel assistance up to $2,500 if required. Young Communicators Fellowships cannot be awarded for tuition or living expenses associated with pursuing a degree.

To qualify for consideration, applicant must:

• be a college junior or senior, a graduate student, or a recent graduate,
• have a clearly demonstrated interest in the "classical liberal" tradition of individual rights and market economies,
• be intent on pursuing a career in journalism, film, writing (fiction or nonfiction), publishing, or market-oriented public policy, and
• have arranged or applied for an internship, training program, or other short-term opportunity related to applicant's intended career.

TO APPLY:

1. Submit a proposal of 500-1,000 words explaining:
   • what specific opportunity or opportunities applicant has arranged or applied for
   • how it would enhance applicant's career prospects, and
   • what financial assistance would be needed
2. Include a cover letter explaining applicant's interest in classical liberal principles and how that interest fits in with applicant's career plans.
3. Submit a current resume' that includes: educational background, including major field and any academic honors received; current educational status; work experience, including summer positions and internships; and citations of any publications.
4. Submit a writing sample or other sample of work appropriate to the intended career.
5. Provide the name, address, and phone number of two academic and/or professional references.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15 FOR SUMMER POSITIONS.

AT LEAST TEN WEEKS IN ADVANCE FOR OTHER POSITIONS.

Apply to:
Young Communicators Fellowships
Institute for Humane Studies
George Mason University
4084 University Dr., Suite 101
Fairfax, VA 22030-6812

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