Student Volunteering Resources

Find a way to give back.

70% of admissions officers surveyed valued consistent local volunteering over a long period rather than a short stint abroad.

Admissions officers like to see words like "Commitment" and "Passion" most when applicants describe their community services.

DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US that helps young people rock causes they care about. Any young person 25 and under can join by texting "JOIN" to 38383 or joining online at www.DoSomething.org.

*2010 DoSomething.org Community Services and College Admissions Study

Cause of the Month

$2,500 Easy Scholarship: Answer 3 Questions to Improve Education on Race, Racism, and History

You could win an easy $2,500 scholarship by answering 3 questions to share ideas on how your school, district, or textbook could improve its curriculum on race, racism, and US history. We'll use your feedback and work with experts to create guides for students and educators to improve race and history education nationwide. Simply answer the 3 questions and you'll automatically enter to win the $2,500 scholarship. Let's Do This!

Rules:

Every response counts as an entry. One entry per person. No minimum GPA or essays required. Must be 18 to 25 years old to apply. This scholarship is only open to those residing in the U.S. and Canada or those who hold citizenship in the U.S. or Canada.

What:

Win a chance at $2,500.

When:

The scholarship is open until April 30, 2021.

Go to http://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/whole-histories to learn more!