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Integrating UNL coursework, hands-on experience, and professional development, Nebraska’s Peace Corps Prep program prepares undergraduates for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service by building the following four core competencies:
Sector-specific skills (in Education, Health, Environment, Agriculture, Youth in Development, or Community Economic Development)
Foreign language proficiency
Intercultural competence
Professional savvy and leadership
Upon completion of the program, you will receive a certificate from the Peace Corps, a federal agency. Completing the PC Prep program gives you a competitive edge when applying for Peace Corps service, but does not guarantee acceptance as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
Special features of the PC Prep program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln include:
Guaranteed scholarship of up to $5,000 for every PC Prep student who studies or interns abroad 1) in a country where Peace Corps volunteers have served, and/or 2) on a program that offers intensive Spanish, French, or other language spoken in Peace Corps host countries.
Tailored education abroad advising, a copy of “A Student Guide to Study Abroad,” and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) assessment upon acceptance and completion.
Semester kick-off events for PC Prep, plus announcements about campus events focused on international development, human rights, diversity and inclusion, and more.
Opportunities to engage with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in the community through events, mentorship, and group volunteer experiences.
Culminating one-credit course listed on the transcript, recognition in campus media outlets, and an Honor cord to wear at graduation.
Please visit the Peace Corps Prep page to learn more and access the detailed Student Guide.
Application Process
Eligibility
Current undergraduate students from any major in good standing. Applications should be submitted at least two semesters before a student's expected graduation date.
Students from traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply, as the Peace Corps aims to have a Volunteers corps reflective of the rich diversity of the United States.
International students may complete the Peace Corps Prep program at Nebraska, but applicants to serve in the Peace Corps must be U.S. citizens.
Application Steps
Carefully review the Student Guide.
Optional: Meet with a Peace Corps Recruiter to select a sector (Education, Health, Environment, Agriculture, Youth in Development, or Community Economic Development), with the Peace Corps Prep Program Coordinator to review options and steps, and/or with your academic advisor to discuss your plan of study.
Apply through MyWorld. The application requires a resume, projected plan, and brief personal statement of interest.
Note: Applications for the Peace Corps Prep program will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but must be received by the posted deadline in order to start the program in the following term. Applications should be submitted at least two semesters before a student's expected graduation date.