Greater Twin Cities United Way
gtcuw.org
Our Mission
Greater Twin Cities United Way collaborates with business, government
and nonprofit organizations to build pathways out of poverty, creating
opportunities for all humankind. Find out more at https://www.gtcuw.org/.
J
uliet Evans Nelson Scholarship
for Outstanding Youth Volunteerism
Established in 1987
by Juliet’s parents, family and friends,
the scholarship honors those
who consistently demand
the best of themselves.
www.gtcuw.org
Printed at United Way. 700/01.17
The 2017 scholarship is open to high school juniors who live and volunteer
in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott or western Washington county,
and who will begin a post-secondary program in fall of 2018.
What is the
Juliet Evans Nelson Scholarship?
Juliet Evans Nelson was a young person who worked
to make her community a better place by volunteering.
This $2,500 scholarship, dedicated to her memory,
was created by Juliet’s parents, family and friends in
1987. It is given annually to a young person who is
making a positive impact through volunteerism and
honors those who demand the best of themselves and
who, like Juliet, cherish life and live it with purpose.
Award and Presentation
A $2,500 educational scholarship will be awarded to
one outstanding youth volunteer. The recipient will
be notified in the late spring of 2017.
The scholarship check will be written jointly to
the youth and his or her institution of higher learning.
Application Process
Qualified students must provide all the information
indicated on the next page, including responses to
the questions.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who
have knowledge of the student’s volunteer experience
must accompany each application. These letters may
be from teachers, clergy, counselors, youth workers,
social service professionals, or others familiar with
the student’s volunteerism. Newspaper articles or
other information about the student may be submitted,
but do not take the place of recommendation letters.
Applications, letters of recommendation and other
materials must not exceed 10 pages. Applications
must be typed or completed on a computer. No handwritten applications will be considered.
By accepting the scholarship, the recipient agrees to
coordinate a United Way Caring Connection volunteer Applications and letters of recommendation must be
project(s) with his or her school or community group submitted no later than Friday, March 31, 2017 by:
during the 2017-2018 school year. United Way Caring
• E-mail:
Connection is a volunteer program matching local
[email protected]
volunteer groups with volunteer projects at United
Way partner agencies.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
• Be a high school junior during the 2016-2017
school year.
• Be entering post-secondary education in 2018.
• Live and volunteer in Anoka, Carver, Chisago,
Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott or western Washington county.
Evaluation Process
All applications will be checked for eligibility and
reviewed by United Way volunteers who will select
finalists to be recommended to the Nelson family,
who will choose the scholarship recipient.
Note: E-mail applicants must still submit two letters
of recommendation by mail to the address below or
by fax: 612-340-7602—Attn: Mary Whitenack.
• Mail*:
Nelson Scholarship
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Attn: Mary Whitenack
404 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404-1084
*Postmarked by March 31, 2017.
• Hand delivery to the above address.
Juliet Evans Nelson Scholarship
Application Instructions
Applications must be typed or completed on a computer. No handwritten applications will be considered.
Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2017 to be eligible. (Reminder: Applicants must be high
school juniors during the 2016-2017 school year.) Applications must include the following:
Part One:
• Date of Application
• Your Name
• Address, City, State, Zip
• E-mail Address (if applicable)
• Your Telephone Number (and best time to call)
• High School, Address, City, State, Zip
Part Two: Provide the following information about your current and past volunteer activities.
•
•
•
•
•
Organization Name, Address, City, State, Zip
Contact Person, Telephone Number
Dates of Service
Estimated Hours Volunteered
Why do you volunteer for this organization?
Part Three: Answer the following questions about your overall volunteer experience.
Please include questions with your answers.
1. What impact has volunteering had on your life and your leadership skills? Use examples.
2. How have others been affected by your volunteerism?
3. Include other comments that would help the review committee better understand why you
choose to volunteer.
Application, letters of recommendation and other materials must not exceed 10 pages.
What is the
Juliet Evans Nelson Scholarship?
Juliet Evans Nelson was a young person who worked
to make her community a better place by volunteering.
This $2,500 scholarship, dedicated to her memory,
was created by Juliet’s parents, family and friends in
1987. It is given annually to a young person who is
making a positive impact through volunteerism and
honors those who demand the best of themselves and
who, like Juliet, cherish life and live it with purpose.
Award and Presentation
A $2,500 educational scholarship will be awarded to
one outstanding youth volunteer. The recipient will
be notified in the late spring of 2017.
The scholarship check will be written jointly to
the youth and his or her institution of higher learning.
Application Process
Qualified students must provide all the information
indicated on the next page, including responses to
the questions.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who
have knowledge of the student’s volunteer experience
must accompany each application. These letters may
be from teachers, clergy, counselors, youth workers,
social service professionals, or others familiar with
the student’s volunteerism. Newspaper articles or
other information about the student may be submitted,
but do not take the place of recommendation letters.
Applications, letters of recommendation and other
materials must not exceed 10 pages. Applications
must be typed or completed on a computer. No handwritten applications will be considered.
By accepting the scholarship, the recipient agrees to
coordinate a United Way Caring Connection volunteer Applications and letters of recommendation must be
project(s) with his or her school or community group submitted no later than Friday, March 31, 2017 by:
during the 2017-2018 school year. United Way Caring
• E-mail:
Connection is a volunteer program matching local
[email protected]
volunteer groups with volunteer projects at United
Way partner agencies.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
• Be a high school junior during the 2016-2017
school year.
• Be entering post-secondary education in 2018.
• Live and volunteer in Anoka, Carver, Chisago,
Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott or western Washington county.
Evaluation Process
All applications will be checked for eligibility and
reviewed by United Way volunteers who will select
finalists to be recommended to the Nelson family,
who will choose the scholarship recipient.
Note: E-mail applicants must still submit two letters
of recommendation by mail to the address below or
by fax: 612-340-7602—Attn: Mary Whitenack.
• Mail*:
Nelson Scholarship
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Attn: Mary Whitenack
404 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404-1084
*Postmarked by March 31, 2017.
• Hand delivery to the above address.
Juliet Evans Nelson Scholarship
Application Instructions
Applications must be typed or completed on a computer. No handwritten applications will be considered.
Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2017 to be eligible. (Reminder: Applicants must be high
school juniors during the 2016-2017 school year.) Applications must include the following:
Part One:
• Date of Application
• Your Name
• Address, City, State, Zip
• E-mail Address (if applicable)
• Your Telephone Number (and best time to call)
• High School, Address, City, State, Zip
Part Two: Provide the following information about your current and past volunteer activities.
•
•
•
•
•
Organization Name, Address, City, State, Zip
Contact Person, Telephone Number
Dates of Service
Estimated Hours Volunteered
Why do you volunteer for this organization?
Part Three: Answer the following questions about your overall volunteer experience.
Please include questions with your answers.
1. What impact has volunteering had on your life and your leadership skills? Use examples.
2. How have others been affected by your volunteerism?
3. Include other comments that would help the review committee better understand why you
choose to volunteer.
Application, letters of recommendation and other materials must not exceed 10 pages.
Greater Twin Cities United Way
gtcuw.org
Our Mission
Greater Twin Cities United Way collaborates with business, government
and nonprofit organizations to build pathways out of poverty, creating
opportunities for all humankind. Find out more at https://www.gtcuw.org/.
J
uliet Evans Nelson Scholarship
for Outstanding Youth Volunteerism
Established in 1987
by Juliet’s parents, family and friends,
the scholarship honors those
who consistently demand
the best of themselves.
www.gtcuw.org
Printed at United Way. 700/01.17
The 2017 scholarship is open to high school juniors who live and volunteer
in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott or western Washington county,
and who will begin a post-secondary program in fall of 2018.