Service Learning Institute

Service Leadership Opportunities

CSUMB College Corps

We are accepting applications for an exciting new program, #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, a statewide program to reduce college debt and support students who serve the community.  In 2023-2024, join 3,200 other  College Corps Fellows from across the state who will receive a living stipend and educational award in exchange for working in the community through your service learning courses, an essential part of your CSUMB experience.  As a College Corps Fellow, you will receive training and support to join the next generation of civic leaders.

What you will receive:

  • $10,000 to help pay for college
    • $7,000 or $5,500 in a living allowance
    • $3,000 or $4,500 in an educational award 
  • An opportunity to serve the community through impactful service, with guidance from staff and faculty
  • A team dedicated to providing you with leadership opportunities and training
  • A chance to network with College Corps Fellows from across California in conferences and various training

As a CSUMB College Corps Fellow, you will:

  • Enroll in special CSUMB College Corps service learning courses in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
  • Serve in the community for about 12-15 hours per week through the academic year and commit to 450 hours of service between August 2023 and June 2024.
  • Impact the community by: 
    • Fighting climate change with nonprofits in local communities 
    • Working with teachers to implement ethnic studies curriculum
    • Mentoring and supporting students in civic action projects
    • Supporting youth in arts development 
    • Tutoring, mentoring and supporting students in writing, math, physical education
    • Providing recreational and skill-building activities to support student well being
    • Building activities to support student well being

Undocumented students (with or without employment authorization) are ESPECIALLY encouraged to apply.

  • You must be:

    • At least 18 years old.
    • A full-time undergraduate enrolled at CSUMB.

    And meet 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
    • February 27, 2023 - Priority Deadline for Application
    • March 2023 - Interviews and Selection
    • April - May, 2023 - Background Checks
    • May 2023 - Welcome Ceremony
    • August 15 - 18, 2023 - Orientation and Training
    • August 21, 2023 - Program Begins
    • June 2023: Program Ends 

  • Spring 2023 sessions:

    • February 24th, 3-4 pm
    • March 1st, 3-4 pm

    Located at the Service Learning Institute, building 44. (Across from the university center.)

To Apply

The deadline to complete the application is March 27, 2023. Complete the online application.

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If you have any questions, please contact Evens Lanot at elanot@csumb.edu