STS Mentor Position & Application
BENEFITS OF PROGRAM
- Up to 100% Tuition and Fees Covered at approved schools
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Textbook scholarship for those who live in designated housing
- Mentors who reside in Metro Place Apartments community receive a housing stipend
STS MENTOR POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
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- Escort community children approx. 1.7 miles to and from Eagle’s Nest Elementary
- Participate in Soldiers to Scholars events and programs such as quarterly health fairs, sustainable garden, and educational field trips.
- Assist with after school mentoring program
QUALIFICATIONS OF PROGRAM
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- Currently enrolled in at UCF, Valencia College, Seminole State College
- Undergraduate Candidates:
- Complete 24 Semester Hours per academic year
- Maintain 2.5 G.P.A.
- Graduate Candidates:
- Complete 15 Semester Hours per academic year
- Maintain 3.0 G.P.A.
- Must provide up to 7 to 10 hours of availability (Some weekends hours needed)
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and positive role molding behaviors
- Passion for working with inner-city youth
HOW TO APPPLY
- Complete Soldiers to Scholars Application: click here
- Attach required documentation:
- Member Form DD-214 with Honorable Discharge Status
- Signed Letter of Understanding
- Copy of current semester course schedule
- Income Verification Form (if chose to live in Metro Place Apartments)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendations
- Email completed Application package to Mr. Jeffrey Pace at jeffrey.pace@ucf.edu
