Jan. 29 NOW Message: Fellowship Program – Young Leaders For – What's New at the Center for Native American Youth


Pablan (Greetings/Welcome in the Iñupiat Eskimo language)! This Native Opportunities Weekly (NOW) message shares information about the fellowship program with Young People For! The Young People For (YP4) Fellowship is a leadership development program focusing on identifying, engaging and empowering young progressive leaders. This is a one-year fellowship program that equips college students with the skills and resources necessary to create lasting change on their campuses and in their communities. The fellowship kicks off with a five-day Summit in Washington, DC, where 200 fellows connect with other progressive leaders, attend skill-building workshops, learn about powerful strategies and tactics for sustainable social change, and strategize for the future. Check out videos from the most recent Summit — and meet some fellows — at www.youtube.com/youngpeoplefor. Throughout the fellowship, you’ll be offered financial support, technical support and media assistance while implementing a meaningful Blueprint for Social Justice Project of your own design. Required Documents for the application include: 3 short essays and a resume Learn more and nominate yourself or a friend for the 2014-2015 fellowship at: http://www.youngpeoplefor.org/programs/fellowship Application Deadline: February 7, 2014 We encourage you to visit our website (www.cnay.org) for a comprehensive list of available resources (scholarships, fellowships, summer programs, grant opportunities, etc.). Thank you for your continued support and interest in the Center for Native American Youth. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email us back and let us know what types of Native youth opportunities you are looking for and we can be sure to include them in upcoming emails. We invite you to share your feedback. Sincerely, Center for Native American Youth www.cnay.org cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org
About the Center Founded by former US Senator Byron Dorgan, the Center is a policy program within the Aspen Institute, headquartered in Washington, DC. While a part of The Aspen Institute, the Center is also overseen by a Board of Advisors. The goal of the Center is to bring greater national attention to the issues facing Native American youth, and to foster solutions, with special emphasis on youth suicide prevention. How you can help.