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Falcon Scholars in Action

Office of Engaged Education and Public Service

Jecca Thomason
Engaged Education and Public Service Director
Station 6077
845 Valley Street
Montevallo, AL 35115
205-665-6077
falconscholars@montevallo.edu

The Falcon Scholars in Action program is a service-learning program that places UM students in agencies and programs throughout Shelby County to gain credible experience and training beneficial toward their degree or professional goals while serving the needs of our community. Examples of services provided include: GED/ACT/SAT preparation, tutoring, coordinating physical activities, marketing, administrative duties, and providing training in job skills, computer skills, and social skills. All majors are eligible and the program seeks diverse experiences for students that are transferable to their future careers and aspirations.  Students selected are provided with an annual stipend to offset expenses incurred while serving at their assigned agency.

FSIA Application

Applicants must submit a completed application to the Falcon Scholars Coordinator electronically, by handmail, or in person. Students must at least be entering their sophomore year during start of service to be eligible.

FSIA Kayce Sankey

Recommendations

Applicants must ask two individuals to complete and submit recommendation forms electronically, by handmail, or in person. One of these references must be a faculty or staff member.

FSIA Joe Macks

Why Should I Join?

  • Collect up to $3,600 in stipends
  • Gain credible career experience
  • Receive personal and professional coaching
  • Attend monthly workshops or training
  • Earn service recognition and graduation cord
  • Networking opportunities
FSIA Timya Smith

What Do Falcon Scholars Do?

  • Serve a minimum of 10 hours per week for two consecutive semesters
  • Fulfill duties as assigned by agency supervisors
  • Attend monthly group FSIA meetings on campus
  • Complete an attendance log each month
  • Submit program evaluations each semester
FSIA Alex Vansant

Falcon Scholars in Action

Office of Engaged Education and Public Service

Jecca Thomason
Engaged Education and Public Service Director
Station 6077
845 Valley Street
Montevallo, AL 35115
205-665-6077
falconscholars@montevallo.edu