Who will score the Learn and Serve America applications? Will each application be read by more than one person?
Applications will be read by more than one reviewer. Applications are selected by using an extensive, multi-stage process that will include peer review panels, Corporation staff review, and approval from the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer. During the peer review process, Learn and Serve America uses outside experts including community service practitioners, educators, administrators, former national service participants, and specialists in the areas of environment, public safety, education, and other human needs to evaluate the quality of applications. The peer review panels will rank the applications. Avoid using abbreviations or lingo that may not be familiar to outside reviewers. During the Learn and Serve America staff review, we determine the relative quality among applications but also consider statutory funding requirements and preferences addressed in the guidelines.
