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

    • 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

    • 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 

 

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