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

Rhode Island College

600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
www.ric.edu

Type: Public
 
Contact Information
James Hanbury
Director of Student Financial Aid
Phone: 401-456-8033
finaid@ric.edu
 
Program Information
Open (Undergraduate)
Program Note: Rhode Island College matches the AmeriCorps education award up to the amount of tuition & fees for the first year. The number of matching scholarships is limited to 2 per year and restricted to undergraduate study. Applicants must be accepted for admission to the undergraduate degree program at the College. In addition, candidates should send a letter of application for the scholarship along with confirmation of eligibility for an AmeriCorps education award.

Rhode Island School of Design

Two College Street
Providence, RI 02903-2784
www.risd.edu

Type: Private

Rhode Island School of Design offers to match the AmeriCorps grant for an amount not to exceed $4725.00 for two full time, matriculated undergraduate or graduate students.  Candidates should send a letter to the financial aid office February 15th stating their eligibility and their interest in applying.
 
Contact Information
Financial Aid Office
Phone: 401-454-6635
 
Program Information
Open

Roger Williams University

One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809-2921
www.rwu.edu

Type: Private
 
Contact Information
Julie Cairns
Associate Director of Admissions
Phone: 401-254-3500
jhc@alpha.rwu.edu
 

Program Information
Open (Undergraduate)

 

Saint Ambrose University

518 West Locust Street
Davenport, Iowa 52803
www.sau.edu

Type: Private

Saint Ambrose University will match up to ¼ of the AmeriCorps Education Award on a yearly basis.

Contact Information
Julie Haack
Director of Financial Aid
563-333-6000

Program Information
Open

 

Salisbury University

1101 Camden Ave.
Salisbury, MD 21801-6862
www.salisbury.edu/community/americorps

Type: Private

Salisbury University awards 6 credits of university course work to individuals serving in the AmeriCorps ShoreCorps/PALS ShoreCorps / PALS (Partnership for Adolescents on the Lower Shore) program either part or full time. In order to receive the credits, members must attend class on Thursday mornings from 9:30 am until 12:15 pm. The course, which is pass/fail, is provided tuition free to members.
 
Contact Information
Nancy R. Hatch
Program Coordinator
Phone: 410-548-5119
Fax: 410-548-4507
 nrhatch@salisbury.edu
 
Program Information
Open (Undergraduate)
Department: ShoreCorps /PALS
Augmentation Type: Service Credit

 

Salve Regina University

100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
www.salve.edu

Type: Private

Note: Salve Regina University matches the $4,725 grant for full-time matriculated undergraduate students.
 
Contact Information
Aïda Mirante
Director of Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-GOSALVE
 
Program Information
Open (Undergraduate)

 

School for International Training (SIT)

Kipling Road, P.O. Box 676
Brattleboro, VT 05302
www.sit.edu/graduate/vista

Type: Private Graduate

The SIT Master's Program in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management prepares graduates who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, as well as compassionate advocates with exceptional intercultural abilities and awareness. Whether managing international development projects, building the capacity of citizens' groups, or integrating cultural awareness into educational experiences, SIT graduates have the skills they need to accomplish dynamic change in multicultural communities and workplaces throughout the world.

In addition to accepting AmeriCorps educational vouchers, SIT has scholarships such as:

The AmeriCorps Scholarship
This scholarship honors the significant intercultural and professional contribution made by AmeriCorps volunteers. Volunteers who have completed one year (10 to 12 months) of service are eligible for the competitively awarded $5,000 scholarship. The award is based on the type of work completed during service as well as the candidate's experience before and after work with AmeriCorps.

Community Service and Volunteer Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in recognition of work done with an organization engaged in community service. Recipients should have worked for one year or longer for organizations such as AmeriCorps (see website for complete listing: http://www.sit.edu/graduate/finaid/scholarships.html)

SIT also has what is called SIT Master's Community Development Program with AmeriCorps*VISTA. Students wishing to participate in the AmeriCorps*VISTA partnership apply to VISTA during SIT's on-campus phase (September to May). If they are accepted, their VISTA service will meet SIT's professional practicum requirement. In addition, qualified alumni of VISTA who wish to earn an SIT master's degree after the completion of their service are eligible for SIT scholarship opportunities (for more information, see our Financial Aid web pages. Also, you may wish to read more about the SIT / AmeriCorps*VISTA partnership.

Contact Information
Admissions, Graduate Programs
Phone: 1-800-336-1616
admissions@sit.edu

 

Southeastern University

501 I Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024-2788
www.seu.edu

Type:  Private

AmeriCorps alumni, who have completed a full-time term of service and who qualify for the education award of $4,725, can apply to Southeastern University ($50 application fee will be waived), and upon acceptance will receive a matching scholarship of $1,000. 

Candidates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will automatically be eligible for additional scholarships offered through the university. 

Furthermore, candidates for the undergraduate program will receive up to nine (9) credits towards completing his/her degree at Southeastern University for completing a full service year in an AmeriCorps program.

AmeriCorps alumni may pursue degree(s) on campus or via the extensive online course offerings.

Contact Information
Halima Russell
Recruitment Officer
Phone: 202-478-8256
Fax:  202-488-8093
hrussell@admin.seu.edu
 
Program Information
Associate, Bachelors, Masters Degrees
On-line Education Program

 

Springfield College

263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
www.spfldcol.edu

Type: Private

Contact Information
Jennifer Seydel
Director
Phone: 413-748-3607
Fax: 413-748-3904
Jennifer_Seydel@spfldcol.edu
 
Program Information
Teaching (Graduate)
Department: The SAGE Project
Program Note: Springfield College matches the AmeriCorps Education Award to individuals serving in the AmeriCorps SAGE (Springfield Adolescent Graduation Experience) Project.

 

Sterling College

Craftsbury Common, VT
www.sterlingcollege.edu

Type: Private

Sterling College provides matching funds to AmeriCorps scholarship recipients. Students qualifying for federal financial aid will receive a $1,000 match per academic year. Students not eligible for federal financial aid will receive a $500 match per academic year. AmeriCorps scholarship funds exceeding the matching amount may be applied towards tuition, room, board, and books.
 
Contact Information
John Zaber
Director of Admissions
Phone: 802-586-7711
jzaber@sterlingcollege.edu
 
Program Information
Open (Undergraduate)

 

Syracuse University

301 Hall of Languages
Syracuse, NY 13244
www.syr.edu/index.html

Type: Private

In conjunction with the National Corporation for National and Community Service, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs will award a scholarship (combined with Syracuse University Merit Scholarships if applicable) equal to at least one half of the cost of tuition to qualified students who have participated in the AmeriCorps program. This scholarship is awarded in recognition of academic potential, involvement in community activities and leadership. There is no limit to the number of awards made on an annual basis and the scholarship is renewable for four (4) years according to standard scholarship renewal policies at Syracuse University.

To apply for this scholarship, students must submit a statement of participation that is endorsed by their AmeriCorps program director. This statement must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs at the time of application to the University. The deadline for submission of the statement of participation is February 1.

 
Contact Information
Cindi Holtzmaster
Coordinator of Opportunity Programs
Phone: 315-443-1513
cmholtzm@syr.edu
 
Program Information
AmeriCorps Scholarship for Undergraduates