Scholarships, Awards, & Fellowships for Students
The Civic Engagement program is pleased to announce the 2013 scholarship and award recipients!
Shelvie Christian Memorial Scholarship
Gao Vang
Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP Building Hope Scholarship
Rachel Freeman
Soroko-Ditlevson Service Scholarship
Jason Tham
Minnesota Campus Compact President's Awards
President's Student Leadership Award: Emmanuel Oppong
President's Community Partner Award: Kids Fighting Hunger
President's Civic Engagement Steward Award: SCSU Music Department for Her Story Her Song
National Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow
2013 SCSU Fellow: Njeri Clement
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Shelvie Christian Memorial Scholarship
Applications Due: Friday, February 8, 2013 by 4:30 p.m.
This $500 scholarship was initiated by students and faculty at St. Cloud State University. It was further enhanced by Shelvie Christian's husband, Lloyd, children, relatives, and friends in remembrance of her. At the age of 49, Shelvie served on the Student Senate, Academic Affairs Committee and the Student Senate Finance Committee at SCSU. At the age of 50 she commenced her studies at SCSU in 1986. Academically, she was pursuing a degree in mortuary science until a heart attack took her life on October 7, 1987. The purpose of this endowment is to recognize St. Cloud State University non-traditional students who are involved in on-campus extracurricular activities and who are making a contribution to the betterment of SCSU student life as Shelvie Christian exemplified.
Who is eligible?
• Non-traditional students at SCSU (25 years of age or older) who are enrolled part-time or full-time and are involved in SCSU student extracurricular activities.
Application and More Information: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GXNRZNP
Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP Building Hope Scholarship
Applications Due: Friday, February 8, 2013 by 4:30 p.m.
The Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP Building Hope Scholarship was established in conjunction with Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity (CMHFH) to give a student the opportunity to provide meaningful volunteer services to fulfill needed activities for Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity. The scholarship recipient earns $1,000 by providing 100 hours of service to Central MN Habitat for Humanity (CMHFH).
Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP was founded in 1985 by Richard Conway, Roger Deuth and Milan Schmiesing, each sharing a common goal of helping their clients reach their maximum potential. The firm grew based on the highest standards and ethics of the accounting profession. Today, CDS remains committed to these same principles. In recent years Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing merged with Michael A. Johnson, Ltd., CPAs in St. Cloud, MN.
Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity partners with organizations, individuals, and selected homeowner families to build safe, simple, affordable housing for families in need in the community. Partner families purchase the homes with a no-interest mortgage. To date, Central MN Habitat for Humanity has served over 73 families. Each year, more families are served and the need for community involvement increases. As a non-profit organization, Habitat depends on volunteers. Having volunteers that keep coming back helps increase efficiency in Habitat’s work. The purpose of this scholarship is to support a Saint Cloud State University student in his/her studies while supporting Habitat for Humanity in their need for consistent volunteers.
2013-2014 Building Hope Scholarship Recipient Duties
CMHFH has a need for consistent volunteers in their office, at the construction sites, and at the ReStore. CMHFH is seeking a SCSU student interested in serving as an Office Assistant, as a Construction Volunteer, or as a ReStore Volunteer.
Duties could include but are not limited to:
- Data management and data entry
- Office duties such as phone calls, mailings, designing flyers, etc.
- Doing research in the community or with other Habitat affiliates depending on current programming needs
- Volunteering on our construction sites
- Volunteering at the ReStore
- Doing research and marketing for the ReStore to increase donor relations and awareness in the community.
The duties are flexible depending on the current needs of CMHFH and the interest and availability of the recipient. More specific duties will be determined by CMHFH and the student at the start of the internship.
All applicants will be notified of their status mid-late March. If you have questions, please contact Civic Engagement at 308-2205 or email civicengagement@stcloudstate.edu.
Application and More Information: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H8G6XQ6
Recommendation Letter Tip Sheet: click here
William H. Kurtz Sustainability Service Award
Applications Due: Friday, February 8, 2013 by 4:30 p.m.
The William H. Kurtz Sustainability Service Award honors one undergraduate student annually who has shown outstanding evidence of sustainability focused outreach, volunteerism and service within the St. Cloud and Central Minnesota communities. The recipient of the William H. Kurtz Sustainability Service Award will receive a $500 award.
All applicants will be notified of their status mid-late March. If you have questions, please contact Civic Engagement at 308-2205 or email civicengagement@stcloudstate.edu.
Application and More Information: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3KRVVCK
Recommendation Letter Tip Sheet: click here
Soroko-Ditlevson Service Scholarship
Applications Due: Friday, February 8, 2013 by 4:30 p.m.
The Soroko-Ditlevson Service Scholarship recognizes a St. Cloud State University student who has demonstrated significant involvement in campus and/or community service.
This $500 scholarship is made possible by a generous gift from Mary Soroko and Andy Ditlevson. The donors have funded this service scholarship because they both experienced the transformational power of higher education. Prior to earning their degrees, each of them had very limited life choices. Both donors were first generation college students.
Preference for this scholarship will be given to students who are the first in their families to attend college. They should be full-time students who have declared a Business, Communication Studies or Mass Communication Major.
All applicants will be notified of their status mid-late March. If you have questions, please contact Civic Engagement at 308-2205 or email civicengagement@stcloudstate.edu
Application and More Information: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/37Q9BYC
Recommendation Letter Tip Sheet: click here
Scholarships, Awards, & Fellowships for Faculty/Staff/Community Partners
Minnesota Campus Compact President's Awards
There are 3 award categories -- 1. Student Leadership Award; 2. Civic Engagement Steward Award (faculty/staff); and 3. Community Partner Award. The recipients may be individuals or groups. Final selections are made by the President of St. Cloud State University.
Click HERE for additional information and to open the nomination form.
Due: Friday, February 8, 2013 by 4:30 p.m. to beknutsonkolodzne@stcloudstate.edu.
National Campus Compact Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award
One faculty member and four runner ups are selected nation-wide to receive this prestigious honor. This award is sponsored by the national Campus Compact.
Click HERE for additional information and to open the nomination form
Due: Friday, February 15 , 2013 by 4:30 p.m. to beknutsonkolodzne@stcloudstate.edu.
National Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellows Student Award
One outstanding sophomore or junior student is chosen by each member university president to represent their institution nation-wide throughout their career and beyond.
Click HERE for additional information and to open the nomination form
Due: Friday, February 8m 2013 by 4:30 p.m. to beknutsonkolodzne@stcloudstate.edu.
