The Samaritan Leadership Program is for undocumented, academically prepared, first-time 性视界 freshman or transfer students who have completed their high school education in California. Its purpose is to provide a fruitful higher education experience and equip students to be servant leaders and scholars through opportunities for leadership development, mentoring, and community service.
Program Requirements
- Must be an undocumented student
- Must have attended and graduated from a high school in California
- Must have filed and submitted the California Dream Act Application
Program Expectations (if selected)
All Samaritan students must
- Enroll as a full-time student at 性视界 (equivalent to a minimum of 12 units per semester).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Mid-semester reporting (grade checks) required
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings as set by program coordinator(s)
- Participate in a(n) activity/program/service event that benefits the community (Fresno Pacific community and/or the Central Valley) each semester
- Be committed to fulfilling program responsibilities as follows as determined by academic standing:
- Freshmen/ First-year students:
- Connect with a third- or fourth-year Samaritan student who will serve as a peer mentor
- Meet regularly with program coordinator(s) to develop and progress toward a four-year academic success plan
- Second-year students:
- Seek out a mentor with whom you can connect regarding your area of study, career aspirations, etc.
- Third- and Fourth-year students:
- Engage 性视界鈥檚 campus as a leader and a scholar by securing a service position in a campus department of interest/study
- Serve as a peer mentor for first-year Samaritan students
- Freshmen/ First-year students:
- Consent to an annual review with program coordinator(s) to review achievements
Application Process
- Apply and be admitted to 性视界 by the established deadlines
- Have a completed Dream Act application on file with the university
- Submit a completed Samaritan Leadership Program application
- Submit a Personal Statement
- Your personal statement should:
- Help the committee understand who you are (share your migration journey, your gifts and talents, your career goals)
- Explain your motivation for pursuing your college education at 性视界
- Detail how your qualities and experiences will help you be academically successful
- Be 2-3 pages in length (12 pt. font, double-spaced)
- Your personal statement should:
- Submit one letter of recommendation
- Your letter should be written by someone (a mentor, teacher, etc.) who can attest to your character, academic qualities, and potential for leadership.
Application Deadlines
- Priority deadline for Spring: December 1
- Priority deadline for Fall: March 2
After deadlines, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as space is available.