Youth Volunteer Scholarships
Funding Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Multi-state representation accepted (awards drawn from submissions representing 16 high schools across three states)
- High school seniors
Geography
- Competitive selection based on essay submissions
Other requirements
- Minnesota (primary focus)
- Saint Therese locations: Brooklyn Park MN, Corcoran MN, Shoreview MN, Woodbury MN, Avon OH, Westlake OH, Monroe MI
- Demonstrated volunteer commitment
Overview
Saint Therese recognizes the dedication and compassion of teenage volunteers through annual Youth Volunteer Scholarships. The program celebrates the transformative power of service and intergenerational connections.
Award Details
- Amount: $2,000 per recipient
- Award Type: Educational scholarship
- Recipients: High school seniors
Geographic Scope
- Minnesota (primary focus)
- Multi-state representation accepted (awards drawn from submissions representing 16 high schools across three states)
- Saint Therese locations: Brooklyn Park MN, Corcoran MN, Shoreview MN, Woodbury MN, Avon OH, Westlake OH, Monroe MI
Eligibility
- High school seniors
- Demonstrated volunteer commitment
- Competitive selection based on essay submissions
Focus Areas
- Volunteer work with older adults
- Intergenerational connections
- Service and compassion
- Community enrichment
- Healthcare and caregiving service
Selection Process
- Essay-based competition
- Volunteer judging committee
- Recent cycle: 23 essay submissions from 16 high schools across three states
- Awards celebrated at receptions in Saint Therese senior communities
Contact Information
- Phone: 651.209.9100, 763.493.7000, 763.567.4700, 651.842.6781, 734.240.8230, 440.937.3111, 440.835.4000
- Website: sainttherese.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application procedures not provided in available content. The program accepts essay submissions from high school seniors documenting their volunteer experience and impact.
Known Requirements:
- Essay submission required
- Description of volunteer work with older adults
- Reflection on impact and personal growth through volunteering
- Representation of intergenerational connections and service
Contact Saint Therese directly for:
- Specific deadline dates
- Detailed submission requirements
- Essay guidelines and word limits
- Application portal or submission method
- Judging criteria details
What Saint Therese of New Hope actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
Saint Therese of New Hope reported $32K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2020, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2020
- 1
- Total given
- $2.5M
- Median grant
- $2.5M
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: St Louis Park, MN.
Example grants
Saint Therese · St Louis Park, MN
$2.5M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Mentoring
- Seniors
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