Youth Volunteer Scholarships

Youth Volunteer Scholarships

Funder: Saint Therese (MN, US)

Overview: Saint Therese recognizes the dedication and compassion of teenage volunteers through annual Youth Volunteer Scholarships. The program awards scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to volunteer service and intergenerational connections.

Key Details

• Award Amount: $2,000 per recipient
• Recipient Type: High school seniors
• Geographic Scope: Minnesota and surrounding states (applicants from 16 high schools across three states in recent year)
• Focus Areas: Youth volunteerism, intergenerational connections, service to older adults, community service

Eligibility

• Must be a high school senior
• Must have demonstrated significant volunteer work, particularly with older adults or senior communities
• Competitive selection based on essay submissions

Selection Process

• Selection Method: Essay competition
• Judging: Independent volunteer judging committee
• Recent Award Recipients (2025):
- Nichole Bertini (Hill Murray High School) - Healthcare/nursing focus - Eliza Kubicek (East Ridge High School) - Technology service - Amy Nguyen (Osseo High School) - Community engagement

Contact Information

Saint Therese Foundation 1660 S Highway 100, Ste 103 St Louis Park, MN 55416 Phone: 651.209.9100