Fellowships

The Santa Clara Schools Foundation Service Learning Fellowship is a structured year-long program that connects motivated high school students with meaningful volunteer opportunities while developing their professional skills and supporting local education initiatives. Fellows serve in key roles including social media management, event coordination, and program leadership, working directly with SCSF staff to execute community projects like the Back-to-School Drive, Farm to Table Dinner, and ongoing foundation outreach efforts. This website was built by SCSF fellows Sarvesh Madullapalli, Kosei Tsukamoto, and Vedant Garg. In addition, fellows serve as part of a student advisory committee and form a student voice in the foundation

The program concludes with a $500 service learning award (with potential matching funds from Mission City Federal Credit Union) and provides fellows with valuable real-world experience for college applications and future careers, while strengthening the bridge between schools and their community.

Social Media Marketing

Social Media and Marketing is an ongoing project where fellows manage the SCSF Instagram and Facebook pages. All presentations and other material covering SCSF is under the marketing scope. Key takeaways for fellows in this project:

Helps with college applications
Developed project management skills
Communication and time management skills
Exposure to valuable real world working experience

Events and Projects

Fellows also manage and coordinate various projects, such as the Farm-To-Table Dinner and Back to School Supply Drive. Key takeaways for fellows in this project:

Real world exposure in organizing and executing a service project
Enhanced project management and communication skills
Importance of communication and time management

Service Learning Management

The program manager oversees and coordinates the fellowship program by connecting fellows with projects that align and ensuring each project successfully benefits both the fellows and the community. Key takeaways for fellows in this project:

Exposure to real world work experience
Give back to the community through tangible impact
Builds my professional network of mentors
Development of lifelong skills for effective & professional communication

Special Projects

Fellows may also work on special projects, such as this website. This allows fellows to get real experience with building hands-on projects, and is an excellent way to gain new skills by exploring unconventional projects.

Program Highlights:

6,500 Community Members Reached

800% Increase in SCSF Profile Activity

$11.7k in Donations Raised

Partnered with 6 SCUSD Schools

Key Benefits to Students:

Develop real-world professional skills in project management, event coordination, and stakeholder communication while building a network of community mentors and leaders
Gain valuable leadership experience managing foundation initiatives and coordinating with local organizations, strengthening college applications and future career opportunities
Earn a $500 service learning award with potential matching funds from MCFCU, recognizing dedication to community service and project completion