At Saint Therese, we do ordinary things with extraordinary love. It’s a way of life that guides our path every day. We’re blessed with the resources to follow everyone’s story as it unfolds. Today, our five Upper Midwest senior living communities provide a continuum of compassionate care designed to empower residents to live as they choose —whether selecting independent living, skilled nursing support or memory care.
Scholarship Details
- Two scholarships available, each valued at $2,000.00
- Recognizes youth volunteers for their service to seniors
- Aims to encourage continued volunteerism and support educational aspirations
Eligibility Criteria
- Currently in grades 11 - 12 during the coming school year
- Completed a minimum of 20 volunteer hours with seniors
- Resident of specified counties in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Michigan
Application Process
- Submit an essay addressing how volunteering with seniors has impacted you and them
- Essay should be 2-3 pages, double-spaced, focusing on your experiences and learnings
Eligible applicants have spent time impacting the lives of seniors in a care facility, independent or assisted living, a senior day program, or in one’s neighborhood or community. Volunteer hours may be spent the following ways: companionship visits, helping with household chores, raking leaves, shoveling snow, grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, etc.