The 2023-24 Scholars with program staff outside, all wearing matching grey CESP jackets and smiling.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 here: Link

 

Scholar Position Specifics

  • 10 undergraduate positions available
  • Program runs from August 2025-April 2026
  • 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

Community Engagement Scholars Program applications are now available for the 2025-2026 Academic Year! Please see this document for the full position description and listing of application materials required.

To apply, please submit the requested materials via Qualtrics by 11:59pm on March 12, 2025.

 

The Community Engagement Scholars Program is also seeking a Graduate Student Coordinator!

  • Graduate Student Coordinator Specifics
    • Employment Period: May 2025– May 2026
    • 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
  • Please see this document for the full position description and listing of application materials required.
  • To apply, please submit these requested materials via Qualtrics by 11:59pm on March 12th, 2025.

 

2024-25 CESP Graduate Coordinator

Vivian Morales

Vivian is a recent graduate of MSU, majoring in Urban & Regional Planning with an emphasis on affordable housing research and public policy, as well as a minor in Cities: Environment, Design, & Society. She is now a graduate student at MSU pursuing a master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning. Vivian is passionate about community development and is excited to be the new Graduate Coordinator for the Community Engagement Scholars Program. She hopes to make a positive impact at the Center for Community Engaged Learning!

 

2024-25 Scholars