Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in the Allan Hancock College Corps Fellowship Program!

Please note that there are specific eligibility criteria to be eligible for the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Fellowship at Allan Hancock College and a limited number of positions available. We appreciate you taking your time and effort to complete this application!

What We’re Looking For 

• Passion for serving in partnership with the community to make positive change; 
• Flexibility to serve 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.
• Ability to commit to serving 450 hours over the course of the entire academic year- averaging 10-15 hours per week. 

When You Would Serve

• The College Corps Fellowship will go from August 2025-May 2026

What You’ll Do

Fellows will serve within K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, and Climate Action Organizations to build healthier and more equitable communities across California. They will do this in a variety of ways:

• Running outreach and education programs for climate change organizations
• Serving in local schools and facilitating after school activties, including atheltics and tutoring programs
• Supporting and serving within basic-needs organizations 

What You’ll Gain: Benefits  

• A living allowance paid throughout service term, plus an Education Award paid upon completion of 450 service hours. Total financial benefit up to $10,000.
• A real-world job experience and skills to add to your resume 
• Access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities 
• Possible academic credit if arranged with your major department to satisfy internship, project, or coursework requirements
• Connections with Fellows across the state via a virtual community platform and regional events 
• A sense of pride and accomplishment in working toward a common purpose alongside young leaders from across the state. 

Where You’ll Serve 

The College Corps Fellowship program offers service positions in local nonprofits and municipal agencies within a reasonable distance from campus. Some examples of service sites from the previous year include:

Santa Maria:

• Allan Hancock College Basic Needs Department
• Food Bank of Santa Barbara County
• Good Samaritan Shelter after-school education program 
• Santa Maria, Pioneer Valley, and Ernest Righetti High Schools and more!

 Guadalupe/Nipomo/Orcutt:

• Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes Center
• Mary Buren Elementary School
• Nipomo Native Gardens
• Orcutt Academy High School

Lompoc:

• Clarence Ruth, Hapgood, and Leonora Fillmore Elementary Schools
• Good Samaritan Shelter Lompoc Farm
• Lompoc Teen Center

For any questions about applying or eligibility, please email us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,

The College Corps Team
collegecorps@hancockcollege.edu 

Please review the following statements to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria to become a College Corps Fellow.

You will be asked to:

1. Check each box
2. And initial following the check list, certifying that you meet the eligibility criteria for Parts A-C. 

If you have questions about whether you meet all criteria, please contact our team at our email collegecorps@hancockcollege.edu. We will review each application prior to students advancing to the next steps of the process.

If you are under the age of 18, you need to have the approval of your parent/guardian to participate in the program. By submitting this application, you confirm that your parent/guardian has agreed to share your information for the program.