R. M. Tinstman Fellowship

United Ways of Texas is now accepting applications for the Summer 2010 R.M. Tinstman Fellowship!  The UWT Tinstman Fellowship program seeks to provide qualified college students with the opportunity to participate in internships within the United Way system in Texas.  See below for additional information about how to participate in the Tinstman Fellowship.

Download the Summer 2010 Host United Way Application - This form should be completed by local United Way organizations wishing to host a Tinstman Fellow.  The deadline for Host United Way applications is February 15, 2010.

Download the Summer 2010 Student Fellow Application - Coming Soon! This form should be completed by a student wishing to apply to become a Tinstman Fellow.

Tinstman Fellowship Overview

R.M. (Bob) Tinstman spent a lifetime of service to his communities and his country.  Throughout his life, Mr. Tinstman consistently functioned as a volunteer with community organizations, principally in the United Way movement and Crimestoppers.  In honor of Mr. Tinstman's request, United Ways of Texas (UWT has established the R.M. Tinstman Fellowship, which will provide opportunities for promising college students to participate in internships with Texas United Ways and explore the possibility of a career in the United Way system.  

Tinstman Fellow Responsibilities

Tinstman Fellows can work in any area of the state of Texas, depending on the interest/need of participating United Ways. Fellows will work a minimum of 20 hours/week and work schedules will be coordinated directly with the hosting United Way. A Fellow’s duties may include, but are not limited to:

Fellowship applicants must have 45+ college credit hours and a minimum of 3.0 GPA overall. Undergraduate and graduate students of an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. The United Way system is comprised of professionals of diverse backgrounds, therefore students of any major course of study will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong history of volunteer work or involvement with non-profit organizations. Successful candidates will receive an enriching opportunity to gain professional experience in the nonprofit sector and a monthly stipend.


Hosting United Way Responsibilities

Local United Ways that are UWT members are eligible to request a Fellow for a fall, spring or summer university semester. Participating United Ways will be required to:

• Match the Fellowships’ contribution to the Fellow’s monthly stipend
• Assist with locating local housing, if necessary
• Assist with arranging for course credit from the Fellow’s college or university
• Assist United Ways of Texas with Fellow recruitment, as needed

 To learn more about the Tinstman Fellowship, please contact Stephanie.Guidry@uwtexas.org.