Prospective Fellows
What is #CaliforniansForAll College Corps?
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
Am I eligible for College Corps?
This Fellowship is designed to target:
- Low- to moderate-income students
- AB 540 eligible Dreamers
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
- Is an AB-540 eligible Dreamer:
- Must have a completed & submitted California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for 2022-2023 AY
- Must be an active recipient of a Cal Grant B Award for the 2022-2023 academic year
- Must submit a CA DSIG Application by September 1 to become eligible for Education Award