Rishwain Social Justice Entrepreneuership Award
The Center for Community Partnerships is pleased to announce the first Rishwain Social Justice Entrepreneurship Award. The prize's primary goal is to publicly acknowledge UCLA students who work in collaboration with non-profit organizations to address social justice issues. Eligible applicants should demonstrate how their work with a nonprofit has made or is making a difference in social justice innovation and social entrepreneurship. Local, national, and international collaborations are welcome to apply.
The Rishwain Social Justice Entrepreneurship Award program will provide two prizes of $2,500 to UCLA students selected through a competitive process beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year. UCLA undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply: students may apply for a single award prize ($2,500 for the individual prize) or a group award ($2,500 for the entire group). All awards are subject to University of California policies as well as federal and state taxation.
Nominations must be submitted electronically between January 4, 2010 and February 19, 2010 and require the following:
- Nomination letter describing the applicants' work, innovations in carrying out the work and how this work has been transformational for the community.
- Two letters of support with original signatures; one from a UCLA faculty or staff member and one from someone external to the university.
- Students' concept and views on social justice entrepreneurship. (No more than 500 words.)
- Self nominations will be accepted.
The prize will be presented at a ceremony in Spring 2010. This prize is made possible by the Brian Rishwain Fund.
