Scott Hitt Foundation

"If your actions inspire others to dream more,

learn more, do more and become more,

you are a leader."

--John Quincy Adams

 
             

Welcome

The R. Scott Hitt Foundation believes that the obstacles facing full Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender equality are enormous.  Confronting and eliminating these obstacles will require a new generation of activists to launch, lead, and work within organizations that will ultimately prevail in the battle for full equality.  Our goal is to provide an opportunity for the next generation of community leaders to receive a solid foundation in development and leadership skills in order to achieve future success.

Annually, the foundation awards grants for funding paid internships at pro-LGBT 501(c)3 non-profit organizations.  Applicants do not need to identify as LGBT in order to apply.

THE A.N.G.L.E. INTERNSHIP 2010

An eight week paid intern program geographically limited to Southern California for undergraduate students on summer break or 2010 graduates. This internship is funded through a one-time $5000 grant made directly to the sponsoring 501(c)3 organization.  The 2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE is April 16th.

Learn More>

 

THE R. SCOTT HITT INTERNSHIP
IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT for 2010

A seven to nine month internship program for college graduates and post-graduate students.  This position is funded through a $20,000 grant payment made directly to the sponsoring 501(c)3 organization.

The 2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 7th.

Learn More>

 

AWARD RECIPIENTS

The R. Scott Hitt Foundation congratulates our past award recipients.

Learn More>


 

the 2009 R. Scott Hitt Internships

in Leadership Development


  • International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Campaign (IGLHRC)

Ryan Richard Thorsen

New York city, New York

  • AIDS Project Los Angeles

Elana Stone

Los Angeles, California


 

The R. Scott Hitt Foundation

2009 A.N.G.L.E. Internships



  • San Diego LGBT Pride

Allan F. Acevedo

San Diego, California

  • Rainbow Pride Youth Alliance

Paula Arnett

San Bernardino

 
  • Gay Straight Alliance

Luis Roman

Southern California

 

Please join us in congratulating these exemplary individuals and sponsoring organizations as we work in unison to equip our future leaders and ensure the legacy of strong leadership within our community.


 

Our Mission:

The R. Scott Hitt Foundation strives to advance public well-being through the development and training of socially conscious individuals to become the future leaders in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community activism.

Dr. Hitt, the former Chair of President Clinton's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, was a community leader for multiple causes related to public health and social justice throughout his distinguished career.  Dr. Hitt's work focused on HIV/AIDS treatment and advocacy, equal rights for the LGBT community, and increasing the presence and power of the LGBT community in legislative and political significance.  The Scott Hitt Foundation, as Scott's personal final effort to change the world for the future, stands as a testament to his creativity and passion, and a fitting legacy of his ability to enrich our community.

Learn More

internship Programs for 2010

A.N.G.L.E. Internship

      

 

R. Scott Hitt Internship in leadership development

Undergraduate Students
 
Post-Graduate Students
  • Named for the model nonprofit (Access Now for Gay & Lesbian Equality) which inspired this program and provided the funding for these internships
  • Targeted demographic: Current undergraduate students with strong academic record
  • Duration: 8 weeks, 40 hours/week
  • This is a paid internship.  $5000 will be transferred to, and then administered by, the sponsoring organization
  • Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit in Southern California with an acknowledged commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
  • Ongoing communication with fellow recipients
  • Interns will summarize their accomplishments and complete an evaluation upon completion
  • 3-5 recipients per year
 
  • Targeted demographic: college graduates with strong academic record
  • Duration: 7-9 months, 40 hours/week
  • This is a paid internship.  $20,000 will be transferred to, and then administered by, the sponsoring organization
  • Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit nationwide with an acknowledged commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
  • Applicants will identify and contact host organization to co-develop a successful curriculum that encompasses three key elements: Communications; Development and Board Development; and Policy / Grassroots Organizing
  • Interns will summarize their accomplishments and complete an evaluation upon completion
  • 2-4 recipients per year