PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP
Are you a Sophomore interested in community service that could use a $15,650 scholarship?
Consider applying to the Phillips Scholars program.
The Phillips Scholar program awards six scholarships to Minnesota Private College students that design and implement community service projects that benefit under-served populations in Minnesota. The Phillips foundation is especially interested in supporting projects that focus on human services, health, education, those with disabilities, and eliminating discrimination. And the Center for Experiential Learning wants to support you in the application process.
Who Qualifies?
Where Can I Go to Get More Information?
Visit the Phillips Foundation website for current application information, tips and guides, a video clip, and previous scholars stories.
Information Sessions
The Center for Experiential Learning is here to support you with your application and the design of your community service project. There will be two information sessions held at St. Olaf this November in BC 222. At these sessions you will learn more about the application process, get tips and advice for your application, and hear from previous scholarship recipients.
Thursday November 12, 2009 4:00-4:45pm BC 222
Monday Novemeber 23, 2009 6:00-6:45pm (bring your caf tray) BC 222
Visit the Center for Experiential Learning (CEL)
We are here to help you at any stage in your project development.
Contact a Previous Scholar
The Phillips Scholar program awards six scholarships to Minnesota Private College students that design and implement community service projects that benefit under-served populations in Minnesota. The Phillips foundation is especially interested in supporting projects that focus on human services, health, education, those with disabilities, and eliminating discrimination. And the Center for Experiential Learning wants to support you in the application process.
Who Qualifies?
To be eligible for a Phillips Scholarship, a student must:
- Be a current sophomore (entering his/her junior year in academic year 2010)
- Have an excellent academic record (minimum GPA 2.75)
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have demonstrated community and campus leadership
- Have a determination to serve people who are disadvantaged and
- Design and be willing to implement a community service project the summer after his/her junior year (2011). (Note: St. Olaf student projects can take place anywhere in Minnesota, not only Northfield.)
Where Can I Go to Get More Information?
Visit the Phillips Foundation website for current application information, tips and guides, a video clip, and previous scholars stories.
Information Sessions
The Center for Experiential Learning is here to support you with your application and the design of your community service project. There will be two information sessions held at St. Olaf this November in BC 222. At these sessions you will learn more about the application process, get tips and advice for your application, and hear from previous scholarship recipients.
Thursday November 12, 2009 4:00-4:45pm BC 222
Monday Novemeber 23, 2009 6:00-6:45pm (bring your caf tray) BC 222
Visit the Center for Experiential Learning (CEL)
We are here to help you at any stage in your project development.
- Jenny Kramm (Phillips Scholar, Peer Advisor for CEL) <kramm@stolaf.edu>
- Can assist with questions regarding application process and materials (including resume help).
- Walk-ins to the CEL welcome first semester:
- Mondays from 3:15-5:00pm
- Wednesdays from 3:15-5:00pm
- Thursdays 3:45-5:00pm
- Nate Jacobi (Assistant Director of Civic Engagement) <jacobi@stolaf.edu>
- Contact Nate for support regarding the application process and materials, and project development at any stage, including identifying project, networking, supportive resources etc.
- Call the CEL at x3268 to set-up an appointment with Nate
Andrew Wilson (2011) <wilsonac@stolaf.edu> and Jenny Kramm (2010) <kramm@stolaf.edu> received the most recent Phillips Scholarships from St. Olaf. Click on links for more information regarding their projects. Contact them for tips and advice.