Bryn Mawr College

Programs We Sponsor

Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania

Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania is an initiative at Bryn Mawr that recognizes, trains, and supports students who are civically engaged. Ten selected students pledge to complete 450 hours of service in one calendar year, and, in exchange for that commitment, receive leadership and organizing training, support from the Civic Engagement Office staff and fellow Scholars, and participate in ongoing supervision and reflection activities.

The bulk of the service work is completed in the form of internships--each Scholar is expected to work in a community organization 8 - 10 hours per week and attend bi-weekly supervision/reflection sessions with the rest of the group. In addition, Scholars collaborate on group service and activism projects and programming for the rest of campus.

Currently all SISPA slots are filled. Please check back in the fall for updated application materials.

Qualifications:

An applicant of the Service Scholars program must:

• Be an undergraduate Bryn Mawr College student of sophomore or junior status;
• Be a citizen of the United States, a United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien;
• Be at least 17 years old;
• Pledge to complete 450 hours of service work during one calendar year;
• Have an interest in, commitment to, and knowledge of community service, activism, and/or social justice;
• Have good organization and time management skills;
• Be responsible and dependable.

The Civic Engagement Office values diversity and strives to include students from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in this program.

Do you have questions about this program? Please contact Ellie Esmond, Training & Programming Coordinator at eesmond@brynmawr.edu or 610-526-6591.

Bryn Mawr College Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania 2007-2008:

• Samar Aryani-Sabet
• Megan Bailey
• Klaralee Charlton
• Asia Hoe
• Amanda Root

Links for Current Scholars:

• Log your hours using myVolunteerPage.com.
• Print out an hours log for non-internship volunteer work.