The Melvin George Leadership/Service
Summer Fellowship
Description
Named for St. Olaf College President Emeritus Melvin George, this award is intended to support activities that encourage and develop leadership skills and commitments of service among students. The award provides financial support for student(s) who would otherwise be unable to engage in leadership service during the summer months. The award encourages applicants to develop an idea for service work in church, government, business or community that addresses some societal need.
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:
- highlights past or current volunteer experiences;
- outlines the proposal for a summer project that meets the above-stated purpose;
- indicates how the summer experience will enhance leadership/service activities on campus during the following academic year; and
- lists anticipated graduation date, major(s), and academic advisor.
The application must also include a letter of support for the proposal from the agency/individuals with whom the applicant plans to work.
Applicants are encouraged to meet with the Associate Director of Civic Engagement in the CEL Office to explore service opportunities. Complete applications, including the letter of support, are submitted to Paula Schanilec in the Center for Experiential Learning - Modular Village.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Awards are announced in early May.
Questions regarding the Melvin George Fellowship can be directed to Paula Schanilec, x3869.
Award Amount: $2,500
In most instances awards in the amount of $2,500 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 shall serve an equivalent of 40 hours per week for at least 10 weeks during the summer.
- Upon returning to campus in the fall, the recipient shall summarize the experience in a short written report, request a letter from the agency/individual reporting on the experience, and be prepared to make a short informal presentation on the summer activities and the learning that results.
- The recipient is encouraged to meet with Sandy Amy in the CEL Office for Internships to explore the option of registering for an academic internship credit.
Recipients
Summer 2007
Tony Paterno '09, Global Service Corps, Tanzania, Africa
Carl Samuelson '08, Alliance For Sustainability, Minneapolis, MN
Summer 2006
Elisa Poquette '08, J.D. Rivers' 4-H Children's Garden, Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN
Cara Engelstad '07, Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy, various locations
Laura Barnard '07, St. Aemilian Lakeside, Milwaukee, WI
Ahmed Ali '09, Rochester International Youth Organization, Rochester, MN
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