College of the Desert is launching its College Corps fellowship program this Fall. College Corps is part of a state grant that is designed to reduce college debt, engage college students in public service and leadership opportunities, and better the community.
Fellows in College Corps will build their leadership skills and work with community leaders to address critical issues in the Coachella Valley while achieving their college goals.
Students who complete a year of service will be eligible to receive $10,000. Nearly 6,500 college students across the state will participate in service opportunities around critical issue areas. There are 56 spaces available for the 2023-2024 COD Cohort 2.
College of the Desert’s year-long service opportunity will be with our partner Find Food Bank. Fellows will learn about the efforts to address food insecurity in the Coachella Valley as well as take part in direct service activities.
The College Corps application has now closed.
If you are an AB-540 student and are interested in participating in the 2023-2024 College Corps Fellowship program please email lhurtado@collegeofthedesert.edu.
In partnership with Find Food Bank, we are joining a statewide effort to tackle statewide challenges. This initiative has three core goals:
Students who complete 450 hours of services with College Corps will receive the following benefits:
In order to participate, students must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:
Students selected to join the Fellowship should also meet at least (1) of the following criteria:
The first of its kind initiative launched in partnership with California colleges and universities. Over the next two years these partner campuses will deploy more than 6,000 College Corps Fellows to tackle statewide challenges.
The first of its kind initiative launched in partnership with California colleges and universities. Over the next two years these partner campuses will deploy more than 6,000 College Corps Fellows to tackle statewide challenges.
Students selected to join the Fellowship should meet at least (1) of the following criteria:
Students must also meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:
Students will first complete the College Corps 2023-2024 application. Students who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited for an interview with the selection committee.
Students will be offered a conditional offer to participate in the College Corps program.
College of the Desert’s College Corps will be working to increase awareness and address issues around Food insecurity through our partnership with Find Food Bank.
Students who are offered a seat will be invited to attend a mandatory onboarding training in June 2023. Once students are cleared they can start their service hours as early as August 1st, 2023.
College Corps has three goals:
Fellows will be able to complete their service hours at the College of the Desert Palm Desert campus or Find Food locations.
Fellows need to complete a total of 450 hours of service with College Corps to be eligible for all benefits. Required hours will include onboarding, leadership development trainings, and other College Corps Fellow activities. Students can complete a maximum of 90 professional hours and the remaining 360 hours of service.
Students can submit their application and email collegecorps@collegeofthedesert.edu for assistance with meeting enrollment eligibility requirements.
There are several benefits to participating in College Corps including:
College of the Desert will be hosting 56 Fellows in the 2023-2024 academic year.