Education Award Program
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In gratitude for their service to country and community, Corpsmembers receive a scholarship for further education and training.
Since 2000, over 20,000 young people have had their service recognized and rewarded through the AmeriCorps Education Award Program (EAP), in which Corpsmembers receive a scholarship of $1,000 to $4,725, depending on the length of their term of service.
Currently, more than 2,800 Corpsmembers nationwide participate annually. Each year EAP members engage in over 500 conservation and environmental restoration projects on public lands, recruit and manage thousands of volunteers, and respond to disasters and emergencies.
The Education Award opens doors of opportunity—and the expectation that Corpsmembers will continue their education and training. It can be used at traditional four-year colleges and universities, two-year colleges and technical schools, as well as in practical certificate programs ranging from beauty to bricklaying.
For Corpsmembers, the Education Award connects service today to greater opportunities tomorrow.
Keep informed about Corporation announcements that may affect your program by visiting our AmeriCorps Bulletin page!
Education Awards are funded by The Corporation for National and Community Service and administered by The Corps Network to member Corps.
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