Prospective Fellows

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

• To support the work of community-based organizations in key local priorities: K-12 Education, Climate Action, and Food Insecurity


Students who complete all fellowship requirements will receive the following benefits:

• Up to $10,000 per academic year with completion of 450 hours of service

• 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

This Fellowship is designed to target:

• Low-to moderate-income students

• AB 540 Students (state/donor-funded program)


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

• Full-time, enrolled undergraduate student

• No minimum GPA, but students must be in good academic standing

• Ability to commit to the program for the full academic year


Students selected to join the Fellowship should therefore meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Qualifies for a federal Pell grant

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

• Needs to work part-time and/or borrow student loans to meet their educational costs

• Must have a completed & submitted California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for 2025-2026 AY

• Must be an active recipient of a Cal Grant B Award for the 2022-2023 academic year