Educators and Students

As a student or educator you have many resources to tap into the world of the Peace Corps, from programs preparing students for the Peace Corps to graduate school benefits for Returned Volunteers to tools enabling intercultural exchanges for learners.

University Programs

The Peace Corps offers unique opportunities for students at all levels to get involved in serving while pursuing their education goals.

Coverdell Fellows

The Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program offers financial assistance to Returned Volunteers to pursue educational studies and professional internships.

Peace Corps Prep

A certificate program for undergraduates, Peace Corps Prep builds the foundation for core competencies critical to serving with the Peace Corps and working collaboratively as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

Campus Ambassadors

College students work closely with Peace Corps recruiters to raise the Peace Corps’ profile on campus and introduce the agency’s mission to student groups.

K-12 Educators

The Peace Corps provides educators at all levels with resources to support the goal of teaching Americans about the world.

Global Connections

Provides K-12 teachers, community groups, and youth organizations with resources and programs to help teach Americans about the world and facilitate intercultural exchanges.

Featured resources for educators

• Cuisine and Etiquette Lesson\ \ \ \ Learners will examine mealtime etiquette in different countries and gain perspectives about other cultures from the rules governing table manners.
• Building Bridges Classroom Guide\ \ \ \ This cultural workbook is designed for easy adaptation by teachers in grades 6 through 12.
• Connecting Cultures Lesson\ \ This lesson aims to empower students to see themselves as part of a global society and understand the importance of connecting with other cultures.
• Exploring Home Across the Globe Lesson\ \ \ \ In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to “travel” around the world and explore how houses are built and how homes differ from one community to another.

FAQs

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• Will the Coverdell Fellows Program give me money to go to the university of my choice?

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Apply to the Peace Corps

The application process begins by selecting a service model and finding an open position.

Peace Corps Volunteer

2 years, 3 months

Peace Corps Response

Up to 12 months

Virtual Service Pilot

3-6 months

Let us help you find the right position.

If you are flexible in where you serve for the two-year Peace Corps Volunteer program, our experts can match you with a position and country based on your experience and preferences.