John T. Petters Service Scholarship for Students
Global Volunteers is an organization that was founded in 1984. They offer short-term volunteer service opportunities focused on community development. "Global Volunteers mobilizes some 200 service-learning teams year-around to work in more than 100 host communities worldwide, and has gained national and international recognition as a leader in this field."(globalvolunteers.org)
John T. Petters Foundation is partnering up with Global Volunteers is offering a limited number of partial scholarships to undergraduate students in the early 2010. The recipient is responsible for the remaining balance as well as securing and paying for their own airfare to and from the host country. Global Volunteers provides tips and tools that can assist in fundraising.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
1. Must be enrolled at a college or university as an undergraduate student
2. Must be a US Citizen
3. Have proof of financial need
4. Be willing to volunteer internationally for a minimum of three weeks
The completed application along with all documentation specified in the application and an official university/college transcript must be received by Global Volunteers, Attn: Karisa Grosser, 375 E. Little Canada Road, Saint Paul, MN 55117, before August 1st, 2009. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Click hereto download the application.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1, 2009
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