Scholarship for Nonprofit Leaders

Program Type: Scholarship for nonprofit leadership training

Geographic Scope: United States (for leaders in American Muslim organizations)

Focus Areas:

• Leadership and management capacity building for nonprofits
• Advancement of American Muslim nonprofit organizations
• Professional development in nonprofit management

Eligibility:

• Current leaders working in organizations established by American Muslims
• Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or similar

What is Funded:

• Full tuition for Georgetown University's Summer Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program at the McCourt School of Public Policy
• Program is designed as an experiential leadership lab
• Covers pressing issues in nonprofit leadership
• Provides networking with other nonprofit leaders and professionals

Program Details:

• Partnership between Penny Appeal USA and Georgetown University's Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership
• Strengthens leadership and management capacity of nonprofit practitioners
• Annual program offering

Contact Information:

• Penny Appeal USA President & CEO: Oussama Mezoui ([email protected])
• The Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership: Dr. Luisa Boyarski, Associate Director ([email protected])
• Phone: (888) 755-1556
• Address: 2461 Eisenhower Ave, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314

Organization Background:

• Penny Appeal USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit development organization (Tax-ID/EIN #47-5165837)
• Mission: Alleviate poverty through emergency relief assistance and long-term sustainable development programs
• Launched in 2016

Application Process

1. Learn about the Program
   • Visit the Certificate Program website for detailed information
2. Prepare Application Materials
   • Follow instructions outlined on the program's application page
3. Submit Application
   • Submit completed application materials before the deadline
4. Next Steps
   • Selected scholars will be notified
   • Enroll in the summer program

Application Deadline: April 1 (Note: This deadline appears to be from the 2020 program announcement; verify current deadline directly with Georgetown University's Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership)

Required Materials: Not specified in available content; refer to application portal for complete list

Contact for Application Questions:

• Dr. Luisa Boyarski, Associate Director, The Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership
• [email protected]
• Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy