COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
THAT MATCH THE EDUCATION AWARD
OR PROVIDE OTHER SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
(Listed by Institutional Name)

Alaska Pacific University

4101 University Drive
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
www.alaskapacific.edu

Type: Private

Alaska Pacific University is offering an AmeriCorps Matching Grant to qualified AmeriCorps students in recognition of academic potential, involvement in community activities, and leadership. This award matches, on a semester basis, the AmeriCorps funds the student requests from AmeriCorps.  Student must be admitted to Alaska Pacific University through the regular admissions process and be attending full-time.

Contact Information
Admissions Office
Alaska Pacific University
Phone: 907-564-8248
Fax: 907-564-8317
admissions@alaskapacific.edu

Program Information
AmeriCorps Matching Grant (Undergraduate)

 

Antioch University Seattle

2326 6th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98121
www.antiochseattle.edu
           
Type: Private
           
Antioch University Seattle is offering a $2,000 National Service Scholarship to qualified AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni in recognition of academic potential, involvement in community and leadership.  Students must be admitted to an undergraduate or graduate degree program and be attending full-time. Scholarships are renewable with satisfactory academic achievement.  As all of our programs are two years in length for full-time students, the total award is $4,000.
           
Program Information
Undergraduate programs:  B.A. in Liberal Studies or B.A. with Teacher Preparation (K-8) offered through evening and weekend classes.
           
Master's degree programs:  Art Therapy, Education (K-8 teacher certification option), Environment & Community, Management, Organizational Psychology, Psychology, Strategic Communication, and Whole Systems Design
           
Doctoral program:  Doctor of Clinical Psychology
           
Contact Information
           
Admissions Office
Antioch University Seattle
Phone: 888-268-4477
Fax: 206-268-4242
TTY: 206-268-4242
admissions@antiochseattle.edu

Augsburg College

2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
http://www.augsburg.edu

Type: Private

There are two different options for the AmeriCorps Scholarship program at Augsburg College.

The first option is for students enrolling full time in the undergraduate day college. The Augsburg AmeriCorps Scholarship awards $5,000 to qualified AmeriCorps members currently serving or who have served for at least one year. Must be certified as eligible by director of AmeriCorps site, be accepted for admission, and be a full-time day student.

The second option is for students enrolling in either the Weekend College or one of the Graduate programs.  AmeriCorps volunteers who have served at least half-time for one year and who are qualified for admission to Augsburg College may receive a 25% tuition credit for one course each term for the duration of study.
 
Contact Information
Carrie Carroll
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Phone: 612-330-1792
Fax: 612-330-1784
carrollc@augsburg.edu
 
Program Information
Undergraduate options full time and on the weekends.
Graduate Programs in Education, Leadership, Nursing, Business Administration, Physician Assistant Studies, and Social Work.

Bard Center for Environmental Policy

Bard College
30 Campus Road
PO Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
www.bard.edu/cep

Type: Private

Offers an educational incentive of up to $6,000 to qualified AmeriCorps alumni/ae accepted as Masters candidates.

Contact Information
Jennifer Murray, Assistant Director
Graduate Admissions and Student Affairs
Phone: 845-758-7071
Fax: 845-758-7636
jmurray@bard.edu
 
Program Information
Degree Options:
MS in Environmental Policy
MS and JD with Pace Law School
MS and MAT at Bard College
Master’s International with the Peace Corps

Program Strengths:
Unique modular curriculum
Professional Internships
Close faculty mentoring

Bastyr University

14500 Juanita Dr NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
www.bastyr.edu

Type: Private

Bastyr University is offering an AmeriCorps scholarship to qualified AmeriCorps alumni in recognition of academic potential and leadership in the field of Natural Health. This scholarship will provide $1500 to $2500 towards tuition to any AmeriCorps student who is admitted to Bastyr University through the regular admissions process. Bastyr University offers Bachelor’s degrees in the areas of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Health Psychology, Herbal Sciences, Exercise Science and Wellness, and Nutrition.  Graduate programs offered include a Master of Science in Acupuncture/Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Master of Science in Nutrition, Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology, Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science (Leadership Institute of Seattle), and Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. This AmeriCorps scholarship will be awarded in addition to any academic or need based scholarship that the student may be offered. Scholarship will be renewable annually with satisfactory academic achievement.  

Contact Information
Bastyr University Office of Admissions
Phone: 425-602-3330
Fax: 425-602-3090
admissions@bastyr.edu

Program Information
AmeriCorps Scholarship (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctorate)
Amy Magnussen
Associate Director of Admissions
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Dr. NE
Kenmore, WA 98028

Appointment desk 425-602-3330
Fax- 425-602-3090

Bennett College for Women

900 East Washington Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
www.bennett.edu
Type: Private

Continuing our commitment to public service and in recognition of our student’s dedication to service learning, Bennett College for Women is offering an AmeriCorps Matching Grant to qualified AmeriCorps students who qualify for the education award of $4,725. Upon acceptance, they will receive a matching scholarship, up to a maximum of $1,000 per academic year.

Candidates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will automatically be eligible for additional scholarships offered through the College. Students must be admitted to Bennett College for Women and attending on a full-time basis. Awards will be matched upon receipt of the AmeriCorps voucher.

Contact Information
Monty Hickman
Director of Financial Aid
Phone: 336-517-2205
mhickman@bennett.edu

Bethel College

300 East 27th Street
North Newton, KS 67117-0531
www.bethelks.edu
Type: Private

Bethel College will match funds earned in the AmeriCorps education award at the ration of 1:4. For example, if a student earns the full $4,725 from AmeriCorps, Bethel will contribute a Bethel grant in the amount of $1,181, with the following caveats: 1. The student must be enrolled at Bethel at least half-time in order to receive an award. 2. The funds will be prorated if the student is not full-time. 3. The student must have completed one full term of service with AmeriCorps to qualify for the Bethel grant. 4. The Bethel grant will be limited to two years. 5. The AmeriCorps education award augmentation grant, when combined with other grants/scholarship dollars, can never exceed full tuition.
 
Contact Information
Tony Graber
Director of Financial Aid
Phone: 316-284-5232
tgraber@bethelks.edu

Brandeis University

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
P.O. Box 9110/MS 035
Waltham, MA  02454
http://heller.brandeis.edu

Type:  Private

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University
will waive the $55 application fee for AmeriCorps alumni.  We will also
match AmeriCorps alumni education awards for any AmeriCorps alumni admitted to any of our degree programs.  The four graduate level programs that are offered at Heller are:

Ph.D./Social Policy
M.A./Sustainable International Development
M.S./International Health Policy and Management
Master of Business Administration (Human Services)

Contact Information:
Mr. James Sabourin
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment
781-736-3820
HellerAdmissions@Brandeis.edu

Program Information
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management (Graduate)

Bryant University

1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
www.bryant.edu

Type: Private

Bryant University provides a matching tuition waiver in the amount of as much as $4,725 for up to two AmeriCorps students per year.  The waiver is available to full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students.  Candidates need not be Rhode Island residents or U.S. citizens.  Service in Rhode Island is not required.  The deadline for application is February 15 for fall term entry.

Contact Information
John B. Canning
Director of Financial Aid
Phone: 800-248-4036
finaid@bryant.edu
 
Program Information
Open (Undergraduate)