The Woody and Gayle Hunt-Aspen Institute Fellowship (Hunt-Aspen Fellowship) is a scholarship program launched in 2020 between the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation and Aspen Institute Conexión (formerly Latinos and Society) Program. The Fellowship serves to increase the participation of individuals from the Borderplex Region (El Paso, TX; Ciudad Juarez, MX; Las Cruces, NM) in Aspen Institute programming.

The Fellowship aims to contribute to the leadership skills of individuals through exposure to world-class programming and connections to new networks. The Aspen Institute also benefits from incorporating key perspectives from the region into Institute conversations and tables. Fellows are awarded scholarships that cover the full or partial cost of participation in Aspen Institute public events, policy roundtables, leadership seminars, and other convenings. Registration Fees are excluded from support. After participation, awardees are encouraged to apply knowledge learned to the Borderplex region. Fellows become members of the Aspen Conexión Alumni Network, a community of changemakers and leaders and are provided with opportunities to further engage with the Aspen Institute.

Criteria to be eligible for the Woody and Gayle Hunt-Aspen Institute Fellowship the candidate must:
  • Be over the age of 18 (specific programs may have additional age restrictions)
  • Be a resident of the Borderplex Region (El Paso, TX; Ciudad Juarez, MX; Las Cruces, NM)
  • Be admitted to an Aspen Institute program and able to contribute to the conversation based on professional and personal experience
  • Be able to demonstrate financial need
  • Be English-dominant

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1. Candidate Name: (Required.)

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2. Are you currently based in the Borderplex Region? (El Paso, TX; Ciudad Juarez, MX; Las Cruces, NM) (Required.)

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3. Email: (Required.)

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4. Title: (Required.)

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5. Organization: (Required.)

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6. Which of the following best describes your industry: (Required.)

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7. Which of the following sub-categories best describes your industry?

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8. Are you the first in your family to attend or graduate from college? (Required.)

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9. How do you identify: (Required.)

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10. Date of Birth: (Required.)

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11. How do you identify:

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12. Home Address: (Required.)

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13. What Aspen Institute program, fellowship or public event are you requesting scholarship funds for?

Please note, these are the programs our scholarship has historically funded, but there may be other opportunities. If prompted, please ensure you also apply directly to the program of your choice. (Required.)

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14. Event or Program Start Date

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15. Have you applied to this program, seminar, or event already?

If you have not done so, we kindly ask that you refrain from applying before any updates from the Hunt-Aspen Fellowship. (Required.)

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16. If awarded this Fellowship, are you able to pay for your own travel to and from the convening location? (Required.)

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17. Essay Response (300 words Max): Please tell us how your personal and professional experience aligns with the seminar of interest and how you will benefit from this experience. (Required.)

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18. Brief Response (200 words maximum): Please tell us about your community involvement and commitment to the Borderplex region. (Required.)

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19. Brief Response (150 words maximum): Please provide a brief response of your financial need and describe your specific circumstances.

Please note that financial need can look different for every applicant. It can mean family obligations, lack of funding for professional development, debt to income ratio. (Required.)

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20. Select Seminars or Convenings include up to 300 pages of philosophical and academic readings. Please indicate whether you are able to commit to completing these readings as part of the program. (Required.)

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21. Please upload a Word version of your professional bio: (Required.)

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22. Please upload your professional resume: (Required.)

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23. Please upload your latest front-facing professional headshot: (Required.)

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24. LinkedIn Profile: (Required.)

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25. X (Twitter) Handle:

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26. How did you hear about us?

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