USA: Patrick Stewart Human Rights Scholarship

The Patrick Stewart Human Rights Scholarship offers a unique opportunity
for students to gain practical experience in the field of human rights.
Amnesty International USA awards these scholarships to student activists
for summer internships or other short-term human rights projects. Ranging
from $300 to $1,800, scholarships can be used for travel, materials, and
other expenses.

How do I Plan a Project / Internship?
* Choose a Focus: Consider what human rights issues or what regions of the
world are most interesting to you. Your focus can be in the U.S. or on
other local issues.
* Find a Location and an Organization: Research organizations that work on
issues of interest and contact them to discuss how you can contribute to
their work. You can also design an independent project.
* Develop a Specific Project: Work with the organization to develop your
role, tasks and duties. What kinds of projects will you be working on? What
are your goals? What will the project accomplish?
* Draft a Budget: Estimate housing, travel, food, material and other costs
for your project.

How to Apply
To apply, propose a specific project or internship that addresses a human
rights issue that you have experience or interest in. You can apply for an
independent project or an internship with a national, local, or
international human rights organization - in the United States or abroad.
Most scholarships are awarded for projects that incorporate hands-on
experience, research and development of activist skills. Projects typically
last six weeks to four months.

You can apply online at:
http://www.amnestyusa.org/patrickstewart/applicationform.html

After you complete your project, you will submit a report and an action
plan for future work in human rights. For example, Amnesty International
USA may invite some scholarship recipients to serve in voluntary leadership
roles, such as helping with human rights campaigns, education, and outreach.

Who Can Apply?
The Patrick Stewart Human Rights Scholarship is open to high school,
college, and graduate students who attend U.S. schools and U.S. citizens
who are studying abroad.

For More Information
Applications are available each year beginning each January and are due by
March 15 for projects to be completed the following summer. Contact the
National Field Program at

Amnesty International National Field Program
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20003
Telephone: (202) 544-0200
E-mail: [email protected]