2026 Education Partnerships Fellowship (San Mateo County Libraries)
2026 Education Partnerships Fellowship
The Education Partnerships Program at the Haas Center for Public Service is seeking three undergraduates to join our EdP Fellowship summer cohort, which focuses on mitigating summer learning loss in partnership with San Mateo County Libraries. This is a stipend-based program that averages 35 hours per week over 10 weeks.
The Education Partnerships (EdP) program promotes educational equity in our local communities by engaging Stanford students and community youth in tutoring, mentoring, and education-focused partnerships. We believe that to make a lasting impact, we must work across the education ecosystem—from direct service with youth to collaboration with schools, nonprofits, policymakers, and philanthropists.
The EdP Summer Fellows Cohort will meet weekly to explore the intersectional nature of education—how different fields overlap and become more powerful when collaboration systems are in place. The fellowship offers professional development in youth development, leadership, facilitation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and teaching.
Program Description*
During Summer 2026, we will hire up to three fellows to work with San Mateo County Libraries.
San Mateo County Libraries: The 13 library sites proudly serve diverse communities and unincorporated areas across the county. We are developing a program that pairs teen volunteers with elementary-aged students for fun, supportive reading practice at the library. Teens will help young readers build confidence, fluency, and a love of books through one‑on‑one read‑aloud sessions, encouragement, and positive mentorship.
- Train summer high school interns in the development and delivery of reading tutoring programming for youth at multiple libraries across the San Mateo County Library (SMCL) system
- Collaborate with the youth and family services manager to understand the needs of each library and the communities they serve
- Travel to multiple libraries to provide support to Children and Youth librarians
Applicants must be
- Enrolled at Stanford for the winter and spring quarters of this academic year (2024-25);
- Be in good academic standing and not on suspension; and
- Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior (from all academic disciplines), or senior (preference will be given to incoming juniors and seniors)
Priority will be given to students who have completed fewer than two previous Cardinal Quarter opportunities.
Requirements
Spring Quarter
- Attend Spring Team Meetings: 05/05 (5:00-7:30 PM) & 05/12 (5:00-7:30 PM)
- Complete the online program orientation
- Complete the Engaging in Ethical and Effective Service in-person workshop or worksheet.
- Identify and meet with an on-campus mentor at least once.
- Design a personal learning plan and share it with the site supervisor and on-campus mentor.
- Complete all required pre-orientation forms.
Summer Quarter
- Submit a brief preliminary report
- Submit a final report, complete a program evaluation, and correspond with fellowship donor(s) as requested by fellowships program staff.
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Summer Dates and Work Schedule: Please note that dates are subject to slight changes as we address our program and community partner needs. On average, Fellows will work 35 hours a week.
- Fellows' Summer Training: June 11-12 (9:00-5:00)
- Fellowship Dates: June 11 - Aug 14
- Fellows' Closing Reflection with Haas Staff: TBD
Fall Quarter
- Meet with an on-campus mentor at least once
- Participate in outreach activities to share the experience and help publicize the program
