Program Information

  • Passion for working in partnership with our community;
  • Flexibility to work in different areas and adapt to changing circumstances;
  • Growth mindset and eagerness to try new things;
  • Interest in connecting with and learning from other students and partners across the state;
  • Willingness to be an ambassador for the Fellowship on campus and beyond.

Fellows will work with K-12 schools, food banks/pantries, or environmental stewardship organizations across California. Projects can range from working in community gardens, mentoring high school students, to working in food pantries. Unique professional and personal development opportunities will be exclusively available to Fellows through conferences and other on-campus/off-campus events.

  • A living allowance paid (monthly) throughout the service term, plus an Education Award paid upon completion of 450 service hours. Total financial benefit up to $10,000.
  • Academic credit (1-unit seminar - MDIS 3010: Seminar in Community Learning in the Fall Semester). We highly encourage full participation (i.e., active participation) of the coursework to optimize professional and personal development via College Corps
  • Real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume
  • Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities (i.e., Mid-Year Conference, Orientation, and more)
  • Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and in-person regional events
  • A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state.

College Corps at Stanislaus offers service positions with local nonprofits and municipal agencies within our campus or in the Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.

Eligibility

In order to participate, students must meet all of the following minimum eligibility criteria:

  • Have a high school diploma or its equivalent (i.e., GED) by the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year
  • Enrolled full-time (12 units) undergraduate student attending Stanislaus State
  • Currently, be in good academic standing and remain so throughout the academic year
  • Commit to actively participate in the program and to maintain full-time enrollment status for the entire academic year (August 2025-May 2026)
  • Not planning to participate in a semester off-campus (Study Abroad) during the upcoming academic year
     

In order to participate, students must meet at least one (1) of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant
  • Qualifies for a State Cal Grant or Middle-Class Scholarship

Updated: May 22, 2025