The Joy Korda Schaefer Scholarship

for Summer Experiential Learning

Description

Named for Joy Korda Schaefer, who during her life demonstrated a desire to learn by doing, the scholarship is given to student(s) participating in off-campus experiential learning opportunities that contribute to their search for meaning in life and learning.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be in good academic standing
• Must be enrolled for subsequent fall term

Application Procedure

Prepare a written statement (not to exceed two pages in length) that:

1. highlights goals for vocational growth and how the summer experience will contribute to a better understanding of these goals;
2. outlines current or previous coursework and/or experiences that demonstrate preparation for the proposed summer experience;
3. explains specific summer activities, including the organization, immediate supervisor, and anticipated tasks;
4. specifies ways that reflection on the summer's experience will take place; and
5. describes why the scholarship is important to allow pursuit of this experience.

This two-page statement should be accompanied by a letter of support from a member of the St. Olaf faculty (letter must be in a sealed, signed envelope).

Complete applications, including the letter of support, should be submitted to Paula Schanilec in the Center for Experiential Learning - Modular Village.  Applications Due: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Questions regarding the Joy Korda Schaefer Scholarship can be directed to Paula Schanilec, x3869.

Award Amount: $2,000

In most instances awards in the amount of $2,000 per student will be given.  The review committee reserves the right to disburse scholarship funds in different amounts depending upon the number of applicants, available funds, and demonstrated need.

Terms of Agreement

• Recipients of the summer fellowship must be engaged for a minimum of 8 weeks during the summer.
• Upon returning to campus in the fall, each recipient shall summarize the summer's experience in a short (not less than two pages) report and meet with a member of the Center for Experiential Learning staff to explore the vocational insights gained by the summer experience.

Recipients

Summer 2007

Molly Boes '08, University Good Samaritan Center, Minneapolis, MN
Kristian Eikevik '08, Regional Hospital of Cusco & Hospital Antonio Lorena, Cusco, Peru
Abby Hughes '08, Washburn Child Guidance Center, Minneapolis, MN

Summer 2006

Kate Jadin '07, Cuauhnahuac Spanish Language School, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Christopher Del Blum '07, St. Paul Council of Churches Dept. of Indian Work, St. Paul, MN
Meghan Hein '07, Her Own Words, Madison, WI
Mary Sotos '07, Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy, Northfield, MN
Rachel Bjorhus '07, Witness for Peace, Washington, D.C.