About

College Corps is an AmeriCorps program run in partnership with California Volunteers to create debt-free pathways to college while mobilizing thousands of college students to tackle pressing community issues. At UC Berkeley,100 undergraduates serve with community partners supporting food and climate justice, K-12 education, and behavioral health & wellness efforts. Sign up on our Interest Form to stay in touch about College Corps opportunities.

Application

For Students

• Join a cohort of college students in a first-of-its-kind statewide partnership addressing societal challenges and helping to build more equitable communities across California
• Commit to serving 450 hours (10-15/week) in person from late August, 2025 through July 31, 2026
• Graduate with less debt as College Corps Fellows will receive $10,000 through:
  • a $7,000 living stipend paid monthly throughout your active service term
  • a $3,000 Education Award upon successful completion of 450 hours
• Serve through an in-person community placement working on an issue you are passionate about: 
  Food Justice, Climate Justice, K-12 Education, or Youth Behavioral Health
• Must have at least $8,000 in unmet need in your 2025-2026 Financial Aid package
• Read more about Eligibility & Benefits 
• Frequently Asked Questions

In the News

• CalMatters
• The Hechinger Report
• The DailyCal
• Berkeleyside
• USA Today
• California Volunteers

Contact Information

For more information, please email: collegecorps@berkeley.edu 

If you are a community organization or school interested in hosting College Corps Fellows, please email Ashley Kelly, Supervisor of Fellow Learning & Engagement at ankelly9@berkeley.edu. 

College Corps at UC Berkeley is a proud grantee of AmeriCorps and California Volunteers, in the Office of the Governor of California

     

   

2026 College Corps Fellows