Falcon Scholars in Action Program

Sierra R. Turner, Coordinator
Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement
845 Valley Street
Montevallo, AL 35115
205-665-6006
servicelearning@montevallo.edu
www.montevallo.edu/falcon-scholars-in-action/

University of Montevallo Falcon Scholars in Action is an honors program in which 25 UM students are selected each year to serve clients in agencies and programs throughout Shelby County. Students selected are provided with a significant annual stipend from Shelby County in exchange for their service. Examples of services provided include GED/ACT/SAT preparation, tutoring, coordinating physical activities, and providing training in job skills, computer skills, and social skills. All majors are eligible. Students are chosen through a highly competitive application process and will be enrolled in UM 222, which can be taken for variable credit ranging from 0-3 credit hours.  

UM 222 - Falcon Scholars in Action