Why you should join ESA as a collegiate member
Step outside the classroom and into the community, where you can create a positive impact on a local, national, and global level. Student volunteer activities and community service change not only the lives of others, but also your own. As a member of ESA, you will find an organization where you truly belong and the opportunity to become your very best.
WHY Epsilon sigma alpha?
- Develop leadership and communication skills.
- Build your resume and become more confident.
- Make a difference in your community.
- Connect with co-ed students who share your interests.
- Locate scholarship opportunities.
With the guidance and support of ESA, you will turn personal goals into reality, develop lifelong friends, have fun, and make a difference. No chapter on your campus? Bring ESA to your campus!
Build your resume and your life skills.
Receive an education beyond the classroom through social and community service opportunities that are fun, memorable, and impactful. Join today.
Learn what it takes to be a leader.
​Membership in ESA challenges you to expand your worldview and grow your personal and professional leadership abilities. Because each collegiate chapter is student-run, ample opportunities for leadership development exist. You can hold an office, organize chapter activities, chair events, and attend conferences and seminars.
Your growth is important to ESA, and that’s why we promise to support you every step of the way with the guidance, education, and assistance you need to ensure your chapter’s community service projects are successful. Advisors, councils, and ESA staff are always available to help, and the expansive network of ESA members serves as a valuable resource, as well as a community of true friends.
The leadership experience and the confidence you develop as a member of ESA will not only help you build your resume for your first job out of college, but also will carry you through a lifetime of personal and professional successes.
“I’ve come out of my shell. I’ve gained confidence, feel more comfortable speaking with others, and learned how to make others feel comfortable.”
– Hannah, GWU
Build a resume that will help you stand out.
Today's competitive job market demands that your education extends beyond the classroom. Networking, references, and leadership credentials have grown more important. ESA provides you with the experiences that will make you a more well-rounded, knowledgeable student.
As an ESA member, you will build an exceptional resume by gaining valuable hands-on work experience, forming key networking contacts and lasting friendships, and helping others in need. You will learn the ins and outs of event planning, public relations, management, and much more.
ESA collegiate members strive to make a difference, and in return, they are rewarded with career references, credentials, and networking opportunities, not to mention the feeling of accomplishment that comes from helping others. With ESA, your resume will shine, making you a standout candidate on any employer's list.
“Our ESA student members are amazing. They know what they want to achieve and set high goals. I love letting them run with the ball and watching them achieve so much.”
- Dale, chapter advisor, Augustana College
Positively impact your world.
​Members of ESA contribute an immeasurable level of service benefiting people around the world. Joining ESA provides you with the opportunity to make a difference on your college campus, in surrounding communities, and in the world.
Every member of ESA has different interests and passions. We empower you to pursue the causes that matter to you. Each member and chapter determines their own goals and interests, decides how much time and resources to allocate, and picks the service projects that matter to them.
As part of an international service organization, you have all the necessary resources to implement successful community service projects – whether they are for national organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or local nonprofits that benefit your community. Every effort makes a difference.
“In ESA, we set out to make an impact on our campus and in our community. It doesn't take superhuman powers to make a difference, only the courage to take that first step. ESA gives you the chance to be apart of many different community service opportunities and touch another's life.”
- Sean, Hampton University
Creating connections that last a lifetime.
ESA brings together individuals who share the interest and desire to make a difference in the world around them. From meeting fellow students with different majors and backgrounds to networking with people in your community, ESA gives you the opportunity to turn these relationships into long-lasting friendships and build a support system that will be there for you as you move through life.
By uniting with others in community service, you are forming strong bonds that will remain long after the particular project is complete. Together, you will have positively impacted the lives of others, achieved your own goals, and made memories that will last forever.
"It is a lifelong reward being a part of ESA. You will commit yourself to helping the community as well as grow as a person. You will create unbreakable bonds with wonderful people that will become your best friends. Every minute of being a part of ESA is worth it."
– Meagan, Kutztown University
Doing good can help you pay for school.
ESA is committed to helping future generations achieve their goals for higher education. Annually, the ESA Foundation awards a number of scholarships to college students – not just ESA members – with diverse backgrounds and interests.
All students are encouraged to apply for these college scholarships. Deserving applicants are judged on the criteria of character, leadership, service, financial need, and scholastic ability. College awards range up to $3,000, and a graduate studies scholarship is available for $7,500.
The ESA Foundation supports the fundamental values of the ESA collegiate service organization by developing philanthropic activities of volunteers, providing assistance to establish programs that serve human needs, and producing new programs to improve quality of life.
You don't have to become an ESA member to earn a scholarship, but joining ESA as a member is a great way to become your best self and set yourself apart from the crowd. Learn more