The University of California, Los Angeles is proud to be amongst the 45 campuses selected statewide for the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program participation. This will offer expanded opportunities for 150 undergraduate students to apply for a paid fellowship in community service. The #CaliforniansForAll College Corps will help create debt-free pathways to college while engaging students across the state in solving problems in their communities.
The three focus areas of this Fellowship will be: K-12, Climate Action, and Food Security! Each Fellow will have an opportunity to select their preference for service focus areas.
Led by the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, the CaliforniansForAll College Corps initiative has three goals:
- Engage college students in meaningful service to build leadership and civic responsibility;
- promote academic success and economic well-being with students from diverse backgrounds; and
- To support the work of community-based organizations in key local priorities: K-12 Education, Climate Action, Food Insecurity.
Students who complete all fellowship requirements will receive the following benefits:
- $7,000 stipend for 450 hours of service during the academic year, plus a $3,000 Education Award at the end of the academic year if all 450 hours are completed;
- Real-world experience and skills to add to their resumes;
- Training, networking, and professional development opportunities;
- Pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state;
- Academic credit through a 195CE internship course (4-units) tailored to the College Corps experience
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible students are emailed annually with an invitation to apply for this program and 150 students are selected to participate.
In order to qualify for Californians for all College Corps program applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be eligible for a federal Pell grant, OR
- Qualify for a State Cal Grant or Middle Class Scholarship OR
- Be an AB-540 eligible California Dream Act applicant who:
- Has completed & submitted California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
- Is Cal Grant B eligible
- Will submit a CA DSIG Application by June 30th (the end of the academic year) to become eligible for the Education Award
- If graduating at the end of the academic year, the student must have $10,000 unmet need (after grants/scholarships) to allow for $7,000 stipend + $3,000 Education Award. If continuing beyond the end of the academic year, the student must have a minimum of $7,000 unmet need.
- Maintain good academic standing
- Maintain full time enrollment during fall, winter and spring quarters.
- Commit to participation during the entire academic year. Students graduating early would not be able to complete the hours required for full stipend and would not receive the Education Award.