Virtual College Coach

Volunteer to be a Virtual College Coach!

Are you interested in dismantling barriers to higher education? Join ScholarMatch as a college coach and help first-generation students apply to college! ScholarMatch provides free, individualized college admissions counseling to underserved high school seniors, and we would love for you to join us to support the class of 2025.

As a college coach in our Destined for College program, you will help students navigate financial aid, build college lists, work on personal essays, and much more. See some of the requirements below.

Our coaches are: 

• College graduates
• Eager to mentor 2-4 seniors through the college application process
• Available 4-6 hours per month to support students
• Willing to complete and pass a background check
• Willing to complete and pass our Training Modules 

In order for our coaches to reflect the diversity of the students that we serve, we encourage applications from potential volunteers who identify as first-generation college students, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

How to begin the process: 

1. Review all the requirements on our Get Involved page
2. Complete the interest form 
3. Wait for ScholarMatch to follow up with you! 

Thank you for your interest in helping students achieve their higher education dreams! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact volunteer@scholarmatch.org.