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In partnership with , Å®ÓÅapp will provide 50 students local service opportunities in community organizations such as food banks, climate action organizations, and K-12 education.

Eligible students can earn up to $7,000 in a living allowance stipend and up to $3,000 education award in exchange for completing 450 hours of service over the course of the academic year. 

Program Overview

Goals: 

• Engage students in meaningful service opportunities that build career pathways, leadership skills and civic responsibility. 
• Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt. AB-540 students are encouraged to apply. 

• Support the work of community-based organizations focused on K-12 education, food insecurity and climate action. 

Benefits: 

• Receive a living stipend of up to $7,000 throughout your service term and an additional $3,000 Education Award upon the completion of 450 service hours. 
• Gain real-world experience and skills while making a positive community impact and gaining career experience  
• Get access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities. 
• Connect with a network of College Corps Fellows working toward a common purpose within your community and across the state 

Service Areas: 

College Corps fellows at Å®ÓÅapp offer service positions in local nonprofits and organizations within a reasonable distance from campus. Assignments will be selected based on student interest and the final list of participating organizations.

Current partners include:

• Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino
• Catholic Charities
• Raincross Boxing Academy
• Gateway College and Career Academy
• Å®ÓÅapp Basic Needs Resource Center
• Å®ÓÅapp Upward Bound program

Eligibility: 

• Be at least 18 years old; 
• Be enrolled full-time, or 12 or more units, each semester at Å®ÓÅapp for a full academic year (August – June) 
• Maintain good academic standing 
• Current U.S. citizen, U.S. National or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States (copy of U.S birth certificate, passport, or Legal Permanent Resident Card), or AB 540 Dreamer 
• Submit or for 2024 - 25 by June 1, 2024 
• Students selected to join the Fellowship must meet at least one of the following criteria: 

• Students must meet one (1) of the following: 
• Qualify for a Federal Pell Grant. 
• Qualify for a Cal Grant. 
• Qualify for a California College Promise Grant. 

• Student needs to work part-time and/or borrow student loans. 
• Is an AB 540-eligible Dreamer student 

• Complete all background checks upon hire. (Not required for AB 540 Dreamer students) 

Commitment:   

• Commit to a total of 450 service hours during the 2024 - 25 academic year (August – June) for approximately 12-15 hours per week. 
• Service hours will be completed within local K-12 schools, food banks/pantries, or climate action organizations. Placement sites will be organized and assigned by the program based on students’ interests. 
• Actively participate in trainings, team meetings, and weekly seminars 
• Engage in service initiatives and regional events as assigned 
• Participate in program orientation (early August 2024) 

Compensation:  

• $7,000 Living Stipend (provided in monthly installments) 
• $3,000 Education Award (upon completion of the program) 

How to Apply

The application period is closed. We encourage interested students to apply using the Waitlist Application should fellowships become available.