Fellows

Information for Students:

Fellow applications are open for AY 25/26.

The priority deadline for Cohort 4 Fellow applications is Friday, March 21, 2025. We will continue to take applications after March 22nd, but once our cohort is filled, applicants will be added to the waitlist.  

The Cal Poly Humboldt Center for Community-Based Learning has been awarded a grant from the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor called #CaliforniansforAll College Corps to support 120 Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods students each year for 450 hours (~15 hours per week) of in-person community service. Learn, serve, and earn in academic year 2025-26. The Fellows’ time and talent will help revitalize and energize our community-based organizations and advance our campus strategic priorities.

Our Three Core Goals:

  1. Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility.
  2. Help students from all backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt.
  3. Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Passion for working in partnership with communities to make positive change; 
  • Flexibility to work in different areas and adapt to changing circumstances; 
  • Growth mindset and eagerness to try new things; 
  • Interest in connecting with and learning from other students and partners across the state; 
  • Willingness to be an ambassador for the Fellowship on campus and beyond.

What You’ll Do:

Fellows will serve 450 hours (~15 hours/week) during the Academic Year in the focus areas of K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, and Evironmental Stewardship, building healthier and stronger communities across California.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Up to $7,000 Living Stipend (distributed monthly from September-May) ~ $777 monthly;
  • $3,000 Education Award (upon completion of 450 hours of service) used towards tuition, future loans, and/or graduate school;
  • Academic credit (if applicable);
  • Internship credit (if applicable);
  • Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities;
  • Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and regional events;
  • Real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume

Where You’ll Serve:

College Corps at Cal Poly Humboldt offers service positions in local nonprofits and municipal agencies within a reasonable distance from campus. Our program works with K-12 schools, food banks and pantries, and environmental stewardship organizations. While the College Corps staff will try to place you in your top area of interest, the available positions are determined by community needs, so it’s not guaranteed.

Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility:

  • Be a full-time, enrolled undergraduate student at Cal Poly Humboldt or College of the Redwoods (no graduate students)
  • Must have completed FAFSA for the upcoming year 
  • Must currently be and remain in good academic standing (minimum of 2.0 GPA)
  • Ability to commit to the program for the full academic year (August-May)
  • Study stateside for the entire academic year (No Study Abroad)
  • Have a high school diploma or its equivalent by the 2025-2026 AY 

Financial Eligibility:

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

  • Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant OR;
  • Qualifies for a State Cal Grant or Middle-Class Scholarship OR;
  • Needs to work part-time and/or borrow student loans to meet their educational costs

Set up a meeting with the Financial Aid Office to see if you are financially eligible and have room in your financial aid package.

Additional Requirements:

  • Complete a National Service Criminal History Check & Live Scan;
  • Participate fully in mandatory orientation, training, and events for Fellows.

Contact Us For More Information:

Please reach out to our Program's Staff with any questions about Humboldt College Corps.