Student Fellow Requirements
Applications for Cohort 3 will be available soon! If you are interested in applying, please fill out the interest form to the best of your ability and we will email you when the application is available.
College Corps Fellows will be placed in community-based organizations working in climate action and food insecurity*. As part of the service experience, Fellows will earn up to $10,000, receive ongoing training, and become part of a statewide cohort of young leaders across California.
*UCI is not participating in the K-12 focus area.
Program Commitments:
- Complete a minimum of 450 hours of direct on-site community service to during the academic year (~90 of the hours will be dedicated to regional and local trainings) through August 2023 – June 2024
- Mandatory attendance for bi-weekly cohort seminars for required training hours
- Access to local and state-wide regional trainings, networking, and professional development opportunities
- A real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume
- Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and regional events
- A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state
- Receive up to $10,000 through a combination of living allowances and educational award (upon completion of 450 hours)
- Note: We encourage you to meet with your Financial Aid Counselor to see how this will impact your Financial Aid package.
Interested in applying? See below the minimum requirements:
General Eligibility
- Full-time, enrolled UCI undergraduate student
- Has a high school diploma or its equivalent by start of program
- Must currently be and remain in good academic standing
- Ability to commit to the program for the full academic year (August 2023 – June 2024)
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, legal permanent resident or AB 540 CA Dream Act-Eligible Student (see below)
Financial Need
Eligible students should meet at least one of the following four criteria:
- Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant
- Qualifies for State Cal Grant
- Qualifies for Middle Class Scholarship
- Needs to work part time and/or borrow student loans to meet educational costs
- Is an AB-540 Eligible Dreamer
Undocumented Students
- Is an AB-540 CA Dream Act Student
- Is a Cal Grant A or B recipient
Application
UCI College Corps is closed for recruitment for Student Fellows and Community Host Partners for the 2023 – 2024 academic year. However, if you are interested in participating please fill out the interest form to the best of your ability.