
Educators and Students
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.
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 attend grad school and partnerships with communities once back home.
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Peace Corps Prep
A certificate program for undergraduates, Peace Corps Prep builds the foundation for core competencies critical to serving boldly with the Peace Corps and working collaboratively as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
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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.
Featured resources for educators
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Highlighting Home Lesson
In this lesson students will learn about the concept of "home" in the countries of Cambodia, Guatemala, and Guinea.
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Girl Child Project
Read and discuss autobiographical essays about the daily lives of girls from Georgia, Guyana, and Uganda.
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Building Bridges Classroom Guide
This cultural workbook is designed for easy adaptation by teachers in grades 6 through 12.
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Highlighting Happiness Lesson
In this lesson students will learn about the concept of happiness in the countries of Mongolia, Paraguay, and Ethiopia.
FAQs
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Can I serve abroad as a Peace Corps fellow?
All Peace Corps Coverdell fellows are required to complete an internship in an underserved American … Read more -
Will serving as a campus ambassador help me get into the Peace Corps?
Serving as a campus ambassador will not directly increase your chances of being selected for … Read more -
Will the Coverdell Fellows Program give me money to go to the university of my choice?
The Coverdell Fellows Program isn't a scholarship program. The program includes financial support for fellows, … Read more