Summer Leadership Institute AmeriCorps Fellows

The Summer Leadership Institute AmeriCorps Member position hosted by Breakthrough Atlanta’s College Prep Programs is a shortened three-week summer fellowship designed for current undergraduate college students pursuing a major or showing interest in secondary education, school counseling, education policy, or STEAM. Selected Fellows will co-facilitate enrichment sessions for a two-week STEAM focused summer enrichment program, which will include a commitment from May 26th to June 12th, 2026 on the campus of the Lovett School and Emory University. Eligible college students can serve at Breakthrough Atlanta throughout their undergraduate career, even if they graduate in the spring or winter prior to the summer session for which they are applying to facilitate. However, graduate students are not eligible for this opportunity.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 prior to applying for this fellowship.
• Applicants must be able to secure housing and transportation independently

ABOUT THE APPLICATION

The application to become a Breakthrough Atlanta Summer Leadership Institute Fellow includes three phases:

Phase I: Service Product

• Current Undergraduate Year and GPA
• AmeriCorps Application Confirmation
• Video Introduction
• STEAM Lesson Pitch

Phase II: Virtual Interview

• 30-minute interview
• STEAM Lesson Pitch Presentation

Phase III: Reference Request

• 1 Character Reference
• 1 Professional Reference

SUMMER 2026 INFORMATION SESSIONS

Join one of our two virtual sessions to demystify the application and interview process and get an exclusive preview of the rigorous and impactful summer curriculum created for Breakthrough Atlanta’s rising 10th-grade scholars. Two sessions will take place via Zoom on the following dates:

• February 9, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• February 16, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

PROGRAM DETAILS

SUMMER 2026

Application Deadline: March 13, 2026

Key Dates: Orientation: May 26-29 Program: June 1-10 Wrap Up: June 12

Stipend:

$1,700

Education Award:

$416.17

Minimum Service Hour Commitment:

100 hours (40 hours weekly for three weeks)