Invest a Season of Your Life in Memphis

Church Health Scholars is a paid yearlong program for recent college graduates seeking to explore a career in health care and make an impact in their community.

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Applications accepted November-March; program runs June to June (one-year assignment)

Meet the Scholars

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• Service areas include: optometry, dental, medical, physical rehabilitation, and patient advisory/assistance

• Full-time, paid positions with benefits: Scholars are compensated as full-time Church Health employees, receiving hourly pay for 40 hours per week and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance; retirement contributions; life and disability insurance; and access to employee assistance programs. Scholars also receive paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, professional development opportunities, and the chance to earn additional paid time off through the Church Health Staff Health Program.

City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools all day, every day, preparing students with the social, emotional and academic skills and mindsets to succeed in school and in life.

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Your community: As a City Year AmeriCorps member, you’ll work within a complex school system with many partners and stakeholders. You will manage relationships and expectations with teammates, school staff, partner teachers, students, families and the school district.

Your students: Many of the students you'll be helping reach their potential live in systemically under-resourced communities where external factors can make it hard for students to come to school ready to learn every day. These obstacles may include food and housing insecurity, trauma or health or safety issues.

Your team: You will serve on a diverse team of 6-12 AmeriCorps members. Each team is led by an impact manager, a full-time City Year staff member who oversees training, manages the school partnership and directs the team in decision-making and service delivery.

Benefits & Resources:

• Varies depending on commitment, but does include health insurance, more info here.

The Fellows Program is an intensely practical nine-month spiritual and vocational leadership program that prepares the Fellows to live a seamless life of faith. The program includes a part-time job in a field of interest, biblical coursework, Bible study, mentoring, and service. All of this takes place in community within the context of the local church. We have had 18 classes of Fellows at Second Presbyterian Church.

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Application

Accepting applications for our 2028 Memphis Fellows.

This class of Fellows participates from September 1, 2027 – May 21, 2028.

Tuition and Scholarships

The tuition for the Memphis Fellows Program is $6,700, which includes a $200 non-refundable deposit due when you return your signed contract accepting a spot in the program.

Payment is split into two parts:

• $3,350 is due by September 1

• The remaining balance is paid in eight monthly payments (October–May)

Tuition can be paid by the Fellow or raised—similar to how support is raised for a mission trip. After acceptance, we’ll provide a fundraising packet to help you get started.

Scholarships are available! If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact Deb Coleman, Fellows Director, at (901) 289-3379, for more information.

What Tuition Covers

Tuition covers a wide range of experiences and resources, including:

• 10 retreats (all fees and expenses included)

• Coursework and textbooks

• Spiritual inventory testing and counseling

• Weekly round-table dinners and Friday breakfasts

• Administrative costs and many other group events

Each Fellow is placed with a host family from our church community. Room and board are provided at no cost, and your work placement wages help cover other living expenses.

Fellows are responsible for their own car and health insurance.

The SOS Academy is a paid Christian Community Development residency in Memphis, TN, designed for recent graduates & young professionals who have a concern for those who are marginalized. It equips young adults to inhabit underserved communities with a Gospel-driven lifestyle of justice and compassion toward their neighbors.

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Some Primary Details:

• Paid internship at community development organization ($400 weekly stipend)

• Housing included for $100/month (utilities, internet, and lawncare included!)

• Cost: Asked to raise $2500 that goes towards an international vision trip

Underclassmen, see also SOS Summer Staff under Summer Opportunities