Youth Scholarship Program
Tusen Tack offers a scholarship to graduating seniors, including homeschool and GED students, who have completed at least 40 volunteer hours in any of our Tusen Tack community programs during grades 9-12. High School students attending Braham, Pine City, Cambridge/Isanti, Mora, Ogilvie or Rush City Schools are eligible.
Eligible applicants must meet the volunteer requirement and submit both an application and an essay.
Youth Scholarship Program
Application
As part of our commitment to youth volunteerism and higher education, Tusen Tack offers a scholarship opportunity to graduating seniors (homeschool, high school, GED) who have volunteered at a minimum of 40 hours in one or more of our Tusen Tack Programs during their high school years (9-12 grades)
Volunteer Opportunities within Tusen Tack and Volunteer application
Youth may apply to volunteer at Tusen Tack by visiting our website and complete the volunteer application form: www.tusentack.org/volunteer or pick up a volunteer application at the Braham Event Center (655 SW 8th Street, Braham).
Volunteer opportunities include Alice Studt Library, Braham Area Food Shelf, Braham Event Center & Kathy’s Kitchen (all located within the Event Center facility) and the Tusen Tack Thrift Store (located at 208 Central Dr. W, Braham). Check out our website for more information or call (320) 396-3177.
Completed application must be received by the deadline date to be eligible and considered for the award. Submit your completed application to your High School Guidance Counselor – the Guidance Counselor will forward your application to the Braham Event Center Office. For Homeschoolers, GED or other students interested in submitting an application, please contact the Event Center Office: office@tusentack.org or call (320) 396-3177.
Award Selection Process
The Tusen Tack Scholarship Committee will review and consider only complete applications.
Applications will be rated on the following criteria:
- Volunteer service to the Tusen Tack organization (including quality, hours and extent of service)
- Community involvement (evidence of other community involvement)
- Extra-curricular activity (school related)
- Quality or overall presentation of application
- Personal and professional goals
- Response to essay question(s)
Scholarship Awards
Two Scholarship Awards of $1,500 each
Applicant Eligibility:
Candidate must:
- Provide a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service in one or more of the Tusen Tack
Programs. Candidate must have maintained a log of volunteer service dates, hours and activity; the tracking log to be submitted with the completed scholarship application. - Be a graduating senior (homeschool, high school, GED).
- Reside within one of the following school districts: Braham, Cambridge/Isanti, Mora, Ogilvie, Rush City or Pine City.
- Plan to attend a 4-year college/university, 2-year community college/technical program, or trade school for the upcoming fall.
Scholarship applications are also available
- Below you can fill the application form
- At the Braham Event Center Office - 655 SW 8th Street, Braham (Phone: (320) 396-3177)
- Or contact your High School Guidance Counselor office
Requirement(s) for disbursement of Scholarship Awards
- The award recipient must provide the following documentation prior to disbursement of funds:
- Proof of enrollment at a 4-year college/university, or a 2-year technical program or trade school.
- A photocopy of the recipient’s first or second semester transcript indicating satisfactory grades.
- Documents to be provided to your High School Guidance Counselor. For Homeschool, GED or other award recipients, contact the Braham Event Center Office in submitting documentation.
- Upon meeting the above requirements, the scholarship award will be issued to assist with the costs of tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance or for course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies, equipment, campus housing and school food
programs- required of all students for the courses of instruction at the eligible educational institution
The Tusen Tack Scholarship Program will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis without the regard to race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a parent, familial status or any other protected classification in its selection of scholarship applications or awards.
Tusen Tack Programs
Tusen Tack, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, builds community and enhances the quality of life of residents in East Central Minnesota. It supports the operation of the Alice Studt Library, the Braham Area Food Shelf, Braham Event Center, Kathy’s Kitchen, and the Tusen Tack Thrift Store. The organization is mostly volunteer-run and proceeds are circulated back into the surrounding community.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW.
Adult Learner Scholarship Program
Tusen Tack offers a scholarship to adult learners who are committed to furthering their education and are 25 years and above, willing to volunteer for a minimum of 40 hours in any of our Tusen Tack Programs. Adult learners attending Pine City Technical Community College, Anoka- Ramsey Community College.
Adult Learner Scholarship
Application
The Tusen Tack Programs’ Adult Learner Scholarship caters to adult learners who are committed to furthering their education and are 25 yrs. and above and who can express their goals, may apply.
As part of our commitment to volunteerism and higher education, Tusen Tack offers a scholarship opportunity to those that are starting or continuing their education and are willing to volunteer for a minimum of 40 hours in one or more of our Tusen Tack Programs
Volunteer Opportunities within Tusen Tack and Volunteer application
Candidates must apply to volunteer, at Tusen Tack by visiting our website and completing the volunteer application form: www.tusentack.org/volunteer, or volunteer applications are also
available at the Braham Event Center (655 SW 8th Street, Braham).
Volunteer opportunities include Braham Area Food Shelf, Braham Event Center, Kathy’s Kitchen, office assistance. (all located within the Event Center facility) and the Tusen Tack Thrift Store (located at 208 Central Dr. W, Braham). Ground maintenance at both locations. Check out our website for more information or call (320) 396-3177.
Scholarship Awards
Two Scholarship Awards of $1,500
Applicant Eligibility:
Candidate must:
- Willing to volunteer for a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service in one or more of the Tusen Tack Programs.
- Candidate must have maintained a log of volunteer service dates, hours and activity; the tracking log to be submitted with the completed scholarship application.
- Enrolled at Pine Technical Community College Pine City, MN or Anoka- Ramsey community College in a two year or four-year program.
- Must have a minimum (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.
Scholarship applications are also available
- Below you can fill the application form
- At the Braham Event Center Office - 655 SW 8th Street, Braham, Phone (320) 396-3177
- Or contact your Academic Advisor’s office
Completed application must be received by the deadline date to be eligible and considered for the award. Submit your completed application to the Braham Event Center Office. Question, please contact the Event Center Office: office@tusentack.org or call (320) 396-3177.
Award Selection Process
The Tusen Tack Scholarship Committee will review and consider only complete applications.
- The Tusen Tack Scholarship Committee will review and consider only complete applications.
- Volunteer service to the Tusen Tack organization (including quality, hours and extent of service)
- Quality or overall presentation of application
- Personal and professional goals
- Completion of all required essay questions
Requirement(s) for disbursement of Scholarship Awards
- Proof of enrollment at Pine Technical Community College Pine City, MN or Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Cambridge Campus in a two year or four-year program.
- A photocopy of the recipient’s first or second semester transcript indicating satisfactory grades. (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
- Documents need to be submitted to Tusen Tack Programs at the Braham Event Center
- Upon meeting the above requirements, the scholarship award will be issued to assist with the costs of tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance or for course-related expenses, such as fees, text books, supplies, equipment, campus housing and campus food.
Non-discrimination clause
The Tusen Tack Scholarship Program will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis without the regard to race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a parent, familial status or any other protected classification in its selection of scholarship applications or awards.
Tusen Tack Programs
Tusen Tack, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, builds community and enhances the quality of life of residents in East Central Minnesota. It supports the operation of the Alice Studt Library, the Braham Area Food Shelf, Braham Event Center, Kathy’s Kitchen, and the Tusen Tack Thrift Store. The organization is mostly volunteer-run and proceeds are circulated back into the surrounding community. Visit our website at www.tusentack.org to learn more.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW.
Adult Learner Scholarship
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