What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a national service program initiated by President Clinton, often referred to as the "domestic" Peace Corps. AmeriCorps provides thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds with education awards in exchange for community service.How does it work?
- Students engage in service activities and report time and progress to a sponsor.
- The hours accumulate over the course of 12 months.
- At the end of the service, students exit the program and receive the scholarship.
- There are three scholarship amounts, correlating to three different service terms:
- 300 hours in one calendar year = $1,175
- 450 hours in one calendar year = $1,468
- 900 hours in one calendar year = $2,775
Are you eligible?
Must be a student at an institution of higher education in the state of Utah when enrolled.17 years of age or older
GED/Diploma (or obtain one during the year of service)
U.S. Citizen or Resident Alien
How do I sign up?
You attend one AmeriCorps training (approximately 1 1/2 hours in length and bring proof of citizenship - copy of birth certificate or passport) Trainings are held twice each year - September and January.Complete the official AmeriCorps application and submit appropriate paperwork to the Community Involvement Center.