November 27, 2024 —
Applications for 2024-2025 are closed!
Our Fellow application is currently closed. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will open as early as Winter Quarter 2025. To receive an email notification when our application re-opens, please visit and submit our Interest Form.
Student Fellow Requirements
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 September 2024 – June 2025.
- Note: Fellow Onboarding will take place Summer 2024, including virtual appointments.
- Mandatory attendance for bi-weekly cohort seminars for required training hours.
Program Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
General Eligibility
Fellows must:
- Be enrolled in at least 12 units (full-time) as a UCI undergraduate student for the duration of the 2024-2025 Academic Year (Fall, Winter and Spring)
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent (i.e., GED)
- Currently be and remain in good academic standing
- Ability to commit to the program for the full academic year (September 2024 – June 2025)
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, legal permanent resident or AB 540 CA Dream Act-Eligible Student (see below)
- Have completed the 2024-2025 FAFSA Application or 2024-2025 DACA Application
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
UCI College Corps Fellow Application
Our Fellow application is currently closed. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will open as early as Winter Quarter 2025. To receive an email notification when our application re-opens, please visit and submit our Interest Form.