The MSU Community Engagement Scholars Program is currently seeking applicants for the 2024-25 cohort, as well as a Graduate Student Coordinator to serve from May 2024 to May 2025. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student interested in community engagement, you can find more details about the program and how to apply below!

Program Overview

The MSU Community Engagement Scholars Program is an initiative offered by the Center for Community Engaged Learning and the Office of the President in partnership with community organizations in Michigan. Students selected as Scholars will be paired with a primary community organization(s) to continue our partnership, or to complete projects or other opportunities of interest to the community organization.

The scope of the student project can range from project management and infrastructure to communications and data collection, with additional opportunities to serve with neighborhood/community/economic development organizations and other local nonprofits!

Students will develop and engage in the CESP cohort. Together scholars will design and implement a cohort project, participate in professional development workshops, take part in reflective learning, and learn from one another.

Learn more about the Community Engagement Scholars Program with our brief informational video

Scholar Position Specifics

  • 10 undergraduate positions available CESP Collage
  • Program runs from August 2024-April 2025
  • Education stipend/ project pay (approximately $2500/semester)
  • 15 hours average/week. This includes cohort meetings as well as no less than a 12 hour/week commitment at a partner site with a community partner organization. The majority of this time will be scheduled between 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday with some/ limited evening and weekend availability.
  • Required cohort meetings twice monthly for professional development and reflective learning
  • Scholar will be required to contribute to an ongoing reflection portfolio throughout the program
  • Transportation resources provided
  • Pre-Engagement Training and Orientation required

View the full position description and listing of application materials required.

To apply, please submit these requested materials via Qualtrics, https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cT3jTN9OwSgDxQO, by 11:59pm on April 5, 2024.

Graduate Student Coordinator Specifics

  • Employment Period: May 2024 – May 2025
  • Schedule: Varies, may include Saturdays
  • Salary: Approximately $1000/month (10-12 months project pay) - Average of 12 hrs/ week
  • Special Notes: Valid Driver’s License Required
  • Reports to: Program Director, Community Engagement Scholars Program
  • Supervision: 10-15 Undergraduate Student Scholars

View the full position description and listing of application materials required.

To apply, please submit these requested materials via Qualtrics, https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pIYKRC3GECVdr0 by 11:59pm on April 5th, 2024.