Volunteerism Scholarship

United Way of West Central Minnesota believes that through hard work and determination, all of its young people have the potential to attain their long-term educational goals. Providing scholarship opportunities is one of the best ways we can give back to our youth leaders and volunteers who have given so much of their time and support.

The United Way of West Central Minnesota’s Volunteerism Scholarship recognizes four outstanding high school seniors who have given back to their community, through volunteer service. Scholarships will be awarded at $500 each and will be sent directly to the recipient’s college of attendance upon verification of enrollment.

Scholarship award winners will need to provide a photo and release for newspaper and/or social media use. *Only online applications will be accepted. All applications will be checked for eligibility and be reviewed by United Way volunteers who will select the finalists to be recommended to the United Way Community Investments Committee who will choose the scholarship recipients.

Applications are due by 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021

Requirements are as follows:
• Student must be a high school senior graduating in the spring of 2021 from Willmar, NL-S, KMS, MACCRAY, RCW, BOLD, Litchfield, ACGC, Benson, Community Christian School in Willmar, Dream Technical Academy or Central MN Christian school and be entering post-secondary education.
• Have a home address that is within the United Way of West Central Minnesota territory, which includes the following Zip Codes: 56222, 56260, 56201, 56209, 56216, 56246, 56251, 56253, 56273, 56279, 56281, 56282, 56288, 56289, 55324, 55355, 56243, 56228, 55310, 56230, 56277, 56284, 56285, 56226, 56215, 56231, 56252, and 56271.
• Show a strong commitment to community volunteerism.
• Scholarship award winners will need to provide a photo and release for newspaper and/or social media use.

All applications will be checked for eligibility and be reviewed by United Way volunteers who will select the finalists to be recommended to the United Way Community Investments Committee who will choose the scholarship recipients.
* Please note that scholarship awards are sent directly to the college or technical institute.

Student's Full Name (required)

Address (required)

High School (required)

Email Address (required)

List your volunteer activities and the type of volunteer work performed:

Please list references where you have performed your volunteer services:

Tell us about one of your volunteer experiences and the impact it had on you: (500 words or less)

Why do you feel it is important to volunteer? (500 words or less)