Service Learning

About

The CSU Monterey Bay College Corps Fellowship is a state-funded scholarship program through California Volunteers, Office of the Governor to provide up to $10,000 to undergraduate students in exchange for 450 hours of community service and training. The goal of the fellowship is to increase the affordability of college while developing tangible interpersonal, professional, and leadership skills. The College Corps Fellowship is housed in CSU Monterey Bay’s Service Learning Institute and places Fellows at local nonprofits, K-12 public schools, healthcare institutions, and environmental organizations in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties.

 

What fellows receive:

  • Experiential learning experiences that address health inequities, environmental stewardship, food insecurity, and K-12 education
  • Meaningful connections with community leaders and stakeholders that can potentially lead to social mobility and workforce opportunities
  • Access to a vast network of supportive and like-minded people inside and outside the CSUMB campus. This includes Affinity Centers, Fellows from other campuses, College Corps Alumni, and regional decision-makers
  • An opportunity to serve at a Community Host Partner site and perform impactful service with guidance from a mentor, supervisor, staff, and/or faculty member
  • Depending on the  financial aid package, Fellows could be eligible for up to a $10,000 scholarship (monthly  living allowance and educational award)

Are you a passionate, committed, community-oriented leader?

As a CSUMB College Corps Fellow, you will:

  • Enroll in a Service Learning course.
  • Serve at a Community Host Partner site for about 12-15 hours per week through the academic year and commit to 450 total hours of service and training. 
  • Impact the community by: 
    • Learning about environmental stewardship with local nonprofits and statewide agencies.
    • Increasing access and affordability to high quality health care for all.
    • Providing meals, access to shelter, and wellness activities to community members experiencing isolation, poverty, and/or houselessness.
    • Working with teachers to implement a student-centered curriculum.
    • Educating community members about the latest environmental stewardship projects and initiatives.
    • Tutoring, mentoring, and supporting students in writing, math, sciences, and physical education.
    • Providing recreational and skill-building activities to support student wellbeing.

How to Become a College Corps Fellow

To be eligible, students must be:

  • A full-time undergraduate student enrolled at CSUMB for both the Fall and Spring semesters
  • Able to serve 12-15 community service hours per week and take a service learning class in both semesters
  • And meet at least ONE of the following eligibility requirements: 
    • Qualify for Federal Pell grant
    • Qualify for State Cal Grant or Middle-Class Scholarship
    • Need to work part-time and/or borrow student loans to meet educational costs
    • Undocumented with or without employment authorization

Our application is open and we encourage anyone to apply! Qualified candidates will be considered for an interview. Those who successfully complete the interview will receive an email update on the status of their position with the program. 

 

2026-2027 College Corps Application

Not attending CSU Monterey Bay yet? No worries! Please sign up for our 2027-2028 academic year interest list to be one of the first to know when the application opens. Eligible candidates on the interest list will receive priority status and early access to the interview scheduling form!

 

2027-2028 College Corps Fellowship Interest List

How to Become a Partner with College Corps

  • Host Fellow(s) for two academic semesters
  • Track hours using two timekeeping systems (S4 and AmericaLearns)
  • Provide supervision and support for Fellows
  • Complete evaluations at regular intervals (end of each semester)
  • Attend College Corps events (Community Partner Orientation, Meet & Greet, Fall Showcase, End-of-Year Celebration)
  • Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CSUMB and College Corps
  • Support from a dedicated College Corps Fellow(s) for 12-15 hours per week across the academic year (August-May)
  • Help advance your organization’s goals through meaningful service projects
  • Increased capacity for programs, events, or outreach (depending on the role)
  • A chance to mentor and develop the next generation of civic-minded leaders
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Questions? Contact us!

We’re here to answer any questions you may have about the College Corps program.

Get in Touch

Reach out to learn more about becoming a College Corps Fellow, Community Host Partner. We also offer classroom presentations and tabling at your event.

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Andrew Amorao

College Corps Director

College Corps Fellowship