The Scholarship Academy

The Scholarship Academy

The Scholarship Academy (TSA) is a Metro-Atlanta nonprofit that offers curriculum-based scholarship preparatory programs that trains low-income, first-generation students how to use the principles of leadership, entrepreneurship and civic engagement to reduce student loan debt and increase eligibility for entry level positions. In the "I Am College Material" program, AmeriCorps members will leverage an additional 150 community volunteers to support students and families by offering individualized direct service through our in-school programming model and community outreach programs throughout Metro Atlanta.

All member activities include a focus on education around the college access and financial aid process, with most site members serving half of their time delivering core program services at their assigned locations and half of their time recruiting and training volunteers and serving at community outreach activities. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Recruiting and training volunteers to assist with providing core curriculum modules and serving as scholarship mentors; Providing Financial Aid support (Free Application for Federal Student Aid/FAFSA, scholarships, grants, etc.); Communicating with partner organizations, vendors, and sponsors; Coordinating TSA courses at partner site, collecting data and reporting outcomes to share with partner organizations and stakeholders; Maintaining student portfolios and online student profiles; Coordinate whole school supports such as boot camps, scholarship lunches, and scholarship bus visits; Training students and identified school staff on how to use the Virtual Scholarship Center; Scheduling of state-wide TSA school and community activities and events; Train and support TSA staff and volunteers on TSA program implementation; Being able to take the lead in projects and lead brain-storming sessions along with collaborating with other AmeriCorps members.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Education , Children/Youth .

Skills :

Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Education , General Skills , Youth Development .