Saint Therese Youth Volunteer Scholarships

Saint Therese recognizes the dedication and compassion of teenage volunteers through annual Youth Volunteer Scholarships, celebrating the transformative power of service and intergenerational connections.

Geographic Scope: High schools across three states (Minnesota and other states)

Eligibility:

• High school seniors
• Must have volunteer experience, particularly with older adults or senior communities
• Essay submission required

Focus Areas:

• Youth volunteerism
• Service to older adults
• Intergenerational connections
• Demonstrated compassion and leadership

Recent Award Winners (2025):

• Nichole Bertini (Hill Murray High School, Maplewood, MN) - pursuing nursing at Creighton University
• Eliza Kubicek (East Ridge High School, Woodbury, MN) - pursuing biomedical engineering at University of Wisconsin–Madison
• Amy Nguyen (Osseo High School, MN) - volunteer at Saint Therese of Oxbow Lake

Selection Process:

• Competitive selection from essay submissions
• 2025 cycle: 23 essay submissions from 16 high schools
• Volunteer judging committee reviews and selects winners
• Awards celebrated at receptions in Saint Therese senior communities

Contact Information:
Saint Therese, 1660 S Highway 100, Ste 103, St Louis Park, MN 55416

• Phone: 651.209.9100 (Woodbury, MN)
• Phone: 651.842.6781 (Shoreview, MN)
• Phone: 763.493.7000 (Brooklyn Park, MN)
• Phone: 763.567.4700 (Corcoran, MN)

Application Process

Application Method:

• Essay submission

Required Materials:

• Essay describing volunteer experience and impact (specific prompts vary by year; recent examples include "Hand in Hand: The Mutually Beneficial Impacts of Volunteering" and "Healing in More Ways Than One")
• Student must be a high school senior

Selection Criteria:

• Quality and depth of essay
• Demonstration of compassion and service
• Evidence of meaningful volunteer work
• Impact on older adults and communities
• Reflection on intergenerational connections and personal growth

Note: Specific application steps, deadline dates, and detailed submission instructions are not provided in the available website content. Contact Saint Therese directly for current application details.