VISTA members commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. With passion, commitment, and hard work, you’ll create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.
When are you eligible to apply? Any time after age 18. There are summer and year-long commitments.
What kind of GPA will you need? This fellowship is not GPA dependent.
Website: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/
Campus Contact: Margie Norman (mnorman@austincollege.edu)
Previous Winners: Madison Messinger ‘14