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Saint Therese Youth Volunteer Scholarships

SAINT THERESE COMMUNITIES

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Funding Amount

$2,000 per award

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Saint Therese Youth Volunteer Scholarships

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

Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship

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)

    • How to Apply

    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.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    seniorsyouth-programs

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