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Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program (NextGen)
Underwritten by a generous grant from The W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
What are the benefits to NextGen Leaders?
How many NextGen positions are available?
The AH Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program (NextGen) is a competitive internship scholarship/stipend program for American Humanics students.
NextGen is designed to help a racially and ethnically diverse group of students with demonstrated leadership potential complete their AH certification requirements, specifically the minimum 300-hour nonprofit internship. NextGen Leaders earn a scholarship of $4,500 from AH during their internship, along with access to and support from a network of nonprofit leaders who will serve as Career Coaches.
To date, AH has identified more than 585 students nationwide as NextGen Leaders, awarding more than $2.6 million in scholarships.
Through 2012, American Humanics plans to select 1,000 NextGen Leaders who will successfully complete their AH certification requirements and graduate to professional positions in the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit organizations that host a NextGen Leader will gain access to, and benefit from, the services of talented and committed American Humanics students preparing to enter the workforce as nonprofit professionals. A goal of NextGen is to illustrate the positive effect of competitive internship stipends and scholarships on the recruitment and retention of skilled and diverse next generation nonprofit leaders.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm Central Standard Time by:
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February 16, 2010 for internships starting during the Summer or Fall 2010 semesters
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May 3, 2010 for insternships starting during the Fall 2010 or Spring 2011 semesters
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September 20, 2010 for internships starting during the Spring or Summer 2011 semesters
What are the benefits to NextGen Leaders?
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A financial scholarship/stipend of $4,500 to assist each NextGen Leader in completing the minimum 300-hour internship required for AH certification (in addition to any compensation or benefits offered by the internship site)
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Access to mentoring and support from a network of nonprofit leaders
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Identification and special recognition as a NextGen Leader
How many NextGen positions are available?
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American Humanics will select approximately 200 NextGen Leaders annually
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Through June 2012, American Humanics plans to select a total of 1,000 NextGen Leaders
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"Being a NextGen leader this summer was amazing, especially because of my internship. I totally recommend anyone in the AH program to apply and be a part of the NextGen experience.” -Chris Mateo, 2007 NextGen Leader, Southern Adventist University
“I know I want to stay in the nonprofit sector and do children’s programming. I like to see the light bulb go off in kids faces” -Michelle VanHuss, 2007 NextGen Leader, Wright State University
"The NextGen internship program was a springboard to launch me into my career." -Koua Cha, NextGen Leader, California State University Fresno
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