Military-Affiliated Community Advocates Program

• Advocates serve in their assigned offices 5-10 hours a week across the academic year. 

• Advocates report to a supervisor in their host office but stay in contact with the MACA Program Coordinator. 

• Advocates meet twice a year with other MACAs to share ideas and learn from each other.  

• MACAs are also connected with a national network of Advocates on other campuses.   

• Students who identify as veterans, Guard, Reserves, spouses or dependents 
• Full-time or part-time graduate or undergraduate student
• Have been at the KU-Lawrence campus for at least one year
• Will be a KU student for the entire academic year
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative or KU GPA

• A $1,000 scholarship each semester 
• An opportunity to serve the university and help create a more military-friendly and inclusive campus. 
• Opportunities to network with students and professionals both locally and nationally.  
• A chance to further develop leadership skills and have a lasting impact on policies, 
  programs and students. 
• Each advocate also has access to an annual $500 project budget for a project, event, etc. 

• The program runs September-May each year. 

• Typically, Advocates apply in the spring and are assigned to offices in August. The priority deadline to apply is May 1, but we will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

• Work with assigned offices to identify how they can better serve military-affiliated students through better outreach, programs or policies and develop an action plan in collaboration with their host office to align on goals and projects. 
• Provide reports and updates to the Military-Affiliated Student Center. 
• Provide support to fellow Military-Affiliated Community Advocates. When possible, coordinate and collaborate on projects. 

Students will be selected to serve in one of the following offices:

• University Academic Support Centers
• Military-Affiliated Student Center
• KU Student Veterans of America president 
• KU Student Senate (SVA appointed seat)

This program is still new and we will be working to expand over time. We are also open to ideas/suggestions. Contact us to discuss more.

Complete the application below. The priority deadline to apply is May 1 each year, however, we will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

You can also contact us with any questions prior to completing the application.