Abigail Quigley McCarthy-Center for Women

$15,650 Phillips Scholars Educational Award


The Phillips Family Foundation recognizes and rewards private college students, from a variety of disciplines, who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. Students from Minnesota's 16 private colleges are challenged to think creatively and become community-service leaders.

At St. Catherine University, the Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women facilitates the process to select a finalist who'll compete for one of six $15,650 Phillips Scholarships.

Apply if you (eligible applicants must meet all the following criteria):

· are a full-time day or weekend St. Kate’s student in the baccalaureate program;
· are a sophomore in the 2010-2011 academic school year and/or graduating in May 2013;
· have a GPA of 2.75 or higher;
· have current financial need;
· aspire to serve disadvantaged communities;
· have an interest in community service and volunteering;
· are committed to designing and implementing a Minnesota-focused service project during the 2012 Summer.

Interested applicants should submit the following pre-application materials:

· a letter of interest (please include service project idea with as much detail as possible);
· a resume (please include a list of activities on and off campus);
· 3 recommendation letters (at least one must be from a St. Kate's faculty/staff member);
· an unofficial St. Kate’s transcript.

Tips for applicants:
Click on the attached document below to view helpful tips when writing your letter of interest:



THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED. PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE IN NOVEMBER, 2010 FOR ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY! ELIGIBLE STUDENTS MUST BE A SOPHOMORE IN THE 2010-2011 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR AND/OR PLAN TO GRADUATE IN MAY, 2013.

Phillips Scholars Program is administered by the Minnesota Private College Fund in partnership with Minnesota’s 16 private colleges and universities. The Phillips Scholars Program is funded through a generous gift from the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation. For additional information on the Phillips Scholars Program (criteria, current and past scholars, and service projects) visit: http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org//scholarships/phillips/index.php. Please Note- The Foundation does not accept applications directly from students. Contact the Center for Women at centerforwomen@stkate.edu or 651-690-6783 to find out more about this scholarship opportunity. We can help you with your questions and assist you in planning your community service project.

In recent years several St. Kate’s students have been selected as Phillips Scholars:

· Sheng Xiong, will create a culturally specific summer program dedicated to improving and empowering the lives of Hmong teen girls living with disabilities (2009-2011 Recipient).
· Jewelly Lee, mentored and empowered Hmong high school students as they explored future possibilities through workshops focused on self-empowerment, college preparation, and career development during the summer of 2009 (2008-2010 Recipient).
· Amanda Ortega, motivated Hispanic students to aspire and seek higher education by informing the Hispanic young adults and their families of the college entrance process and the benefits of higher education (2006-2008 Recipient).
· Palma Cady, provided summer art and performance activities for youth, in partnership with the Heart of the Beast Theater in Minneapolis (2002-2004 Recipient).
· Lucille Eady, created a program in partnership with Turning Point, Inc. to serve women and children in North Minneapolis (2001-2003 Recipient).
· Willie Pearl Evans, created literacy initiatives at Hope Community, Inc. and Sabathani in Minneapolis, as well as a leadership group for young women of color and outreach to single parents (2000-2002 Recipient).