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Scholarship information
This scholarship supports high-achieving students to apply their skills, learning and passion in an internship experience at the Key Campus (formerly the Human Services Campus) to advance the mission to end homelessness.
• Maximum total scholarship amount: $5,000 ($2,500 per semester max)
- 240 hours (16 hours a week) over TWO semesters
• Minimum hours required is 10 hours per week. Scholarship amount will be adjusted based on internship hours.
• Open to students across majors at ASU (PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS INTERNSHIP MEETS YOUR PROGRAM'S INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS.)
• Students will be supported as a cohort, and will have access to a range of learning opportunities including shadowing a variety of positions on Key Campus.
• Deadline is July 1st but application reviews start end of May!
• Internship requires a fingerprint clearance card. Please make sure that you obtain one prior to your interview.
Amount:
Up to $5,000 - varies based on internship hours
Criteria
Minimum GPA:
3.25
FAFSA Required:
No
Must Demonstrate Need:
Need Considered
Residency:
Resident
Non-Resident
Enrollment status:
Full-time
3/4 time
1/2 time
Less than 1/2 time
Academic level:
Junior
Senior
Graduate
Location:
Downtown Phoenix
Polytechnic
Tempe
West Valley
Additional criteria:
•Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for public service
•Minimum 3.25 GPA (must be maintained while in receipt of the scholarship)
Donor preferences:
•Demonstrated professional or volunteer experience aligned with the Keys to Change mission.
•Student skills and interests will be matched with Keys to Change goals and current project needs.
Contact info
Action Nexus on Housing and Homelessness
Jessie Helmes
https://publicservice.asu.edu/nexus
[email protected]
Application information
You will need:
• Personal statement addressing service experiences
• Resume
• TWO letters of recommendation - make sure to click the blue "Add an item" button to add a second recommender
Under the supervision of the Action Nexus Project Manager, students will be allocated to projects at the Key Campus that aim to improve client outcomes, by contributing to the efficacy of Keys to Change operations, advancing research and innovative solutions to homelessness, and working with us to make their unique contribution to addressing homelessness in Arizona. To learn more about Keys to Change and the Key Campus please visit their website: https://hsc-az.org/
Project opportunities in include, but are not limited to:
•Direct client services and assistance
•Assistance with data collection of client engagement, including conducting surveys and focus groups
•Outreach and engagement efforts
•We'd love to hear about your ideas too!
Application review will begin at the end of May but we encourage applicants to continue applying after that date up until July 1st when the application closes.
Deadline:
Monday, July 01, 2024
Portal app:
This scholarship is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. You will need to sign in to apply.
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