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ROOTS Leadership

Institute

Realizing Our Opportunities To Serve

  • $2,250
  • Stipend on completion of the program

 

  • 150
  • Hours of leadership project work

 

  • 9
  • Internship sites to choose from
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A paid leadership development and internship program for CSUF undergraduates ready to make an impact in their communities.

Apply for Spring 2027

 

Spring 2027 Cohort

Open to first-year, sophomore, & junior undergraduates

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Leadership rooted in community.

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The ROOTS (Realizing Our Opportunities To Serve) Leadership Institute is a leadership development and internship program from Diversity Initiatives & Resource Centers (DIRC) at CSU Fullerton.

Our Mission:

ROOTS's mission is to guide and empower our student leaders to realize their leadership potential and opportunities to serve the CSUF campus and the larger Southern California community.

Our goal is to create future leaders of the CSUF campus and beyond who will make an impact in their communities through advocacy, service, and leadership.

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What You Will Do

ROOTS interns complete a 150-hour Leadership Project at an internship site during the Spring 2027 semester to make a positive impact on the CSUF campus or in the larger Southern California community.

Interns who complete their project and all program requirements receive a  $2,250 stipend  at the conclusion of the program. We invite you to apply for this special opportunity to make an impact in your community.

At a Glance

Term: Spring 2027

Commitment: 150 Hours

Stipend: $2,250

Eligibility: Non-graduating undergraduates

Work Permit: Not required

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Learning Outcomes

Participants in the ROOTS Leadership Institute will be able to:

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Examine their own leadership potential, strengths, areas of growth, and opportunities to serve.

02

Apply leadership skills and knowledge to design and execute real-life projects focused on service and community impact.

03

Prepare for their future career and/or academic goals with the skills and experiences from the ROOTS Leadership Institute.

04

Articulate the importance of leadership in making an impact at CSUF and in the larger Southern California community.

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ROOTS FAQs

Check out the FAQs about the ROOTS Leadership Institute before applying!

ROOTS FAQs

 

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Ready to find your roots?

Review the eligibility requirements, explore the eight internship sites, and submit your application by November 2, 2026.

For CSUF Students

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