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The National Sikh Campaign invites applicants from undergraduate and graduate students to apply for the Dalip Singh Saund Fellowship.
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The Saund Fellow will help the National Sikh Campaign on the publication of a civic engagement manual for Sikh-Americans. Fellows will interview Sikh-Americans who have held various positions in local, state, and federal government, and from these interviews develop a step-by-step guide on how other Sikh-Americans can attain similar positions.
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The fellow also may assist with other communications projects and provide strategic guidance and execution with our partnerships with PBS, Funny or Die, Ben & Jerry's as well as the first documentary on Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
The Dalip Singh Saund Fellow will also receive a $1,000 stipend for their work.
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Applicants should have:
- Excellent Communication, research, and writing skills
- Basic knowledge of Sikh-American civil rights issues
- Significant experience with social media (Facebook and Instagram)
- And a dedicated commitment to improving the Sikh-American experience in the United States
- Comfort with Punjabi and prior public service are preferred, but not necessary.
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To apply, please email a resume and a short cover letter indicating your interest in and qualifications for the position by February 28, 2019, to Anjleen, Executive Director of the National Sikh Campaign at anjleen@sikhcampaign.org.
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About Congressman Dalip Singh Saund
Dalip Singh Saund, a Sikh, was the first Indian-American and Asian-American to serve in the U.S. Congress. Born in Amritsar, India, Saund received his undergraduate degree from the University of Punjab, before moving to California, where he obtained a doctorate, worked in agriculture, and later became a judge. Saund then represented California as a member of the House of Representatives for two terms, from 1957-1963.
Saund is a pioneer in the Sikh community and a shining example of Sikh service at the highest levels of American public life. The Saund Fellowship honors and pays tribute to Saund's contributions and legacy.
