Henke Fund Scholarships
The Henke Peace and Justice Fund has been established through the generosity of Dianne Stark Henke (’71), to support St. Norbert College students with financial assistance to study, practice and promote peace and justice through curricular and co-curricular programs. Two $1,000 scholarships for the next academic year are available through this fund to eligible candidates. Requirements:

• Successful completion of at least one year of study at St. Norbert College
• Active involvement in programs offered by and/or endorsed by the Peace and Justice Center
• Ability to articulate an understanding of peace and justice issues
• Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5

Henke Fund Senior Service Awards
The Henke Peace and Justice Fund has been established through the generosity of Dianne Stark Henke (’71), to support St. Norbert College students with financial assistance to study, practice, and promote peace and justice through curricular and co-curricular programs. One $1,000 Senior Service Award is available through this fund to eligible candidates. Requirements:

• Successful completion of a degree program at St. Norbert College
• Strong history of involvement in programs offered by and/or endorsed by the Peace and Justice Center
• Ability to articulate an understanding of peace and justice issues
• Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5
• Commitment to volunteer 6 months with a qualified service organization upon graduation

Henke Scholarships:
PDF application
Word application
Deadline: Feb. 15

Henke Service awards:
PDF application
Word application
Deadline: April 30

Applications should be submitted to the Peace and Justice Center. You may also request an application by phone, e-mail or in person from:

Peace and Justice Center
Sensenbrenner Union 128
(920) 403-3881
pjc@snc.edu

Other Scholarships
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $10,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.

To apply, please develop a proposal for public service in this country or abroad. The proposal may encompass any activity that furthers the public good. It can be undertaken by yourself alone or by working through established charitable, religious, educational, governmental, or other public service organizations.

For more information, please review the Samuel Huntington Fund FAQs (pdf).

How to apply:

Hungtington Service award:
Please complete and mail in an application form (pdf) by February 15, 2010. Your application should also include a one-page cover sheet, proposal, budget, transcript, resume, and three letters of recommendation.

Other Opportunities
Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative
The Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative is now accepting student applications for the 2010-2011 academic year. CHANGE is Oxfam America’s national student leadership program for rising sophomores and juniors. The year long program requires that accepted applicants attend a week-long training in the summer and work on Oxfam issues upon their return to campus. Students must agree to join or form an Oxfam Club and implement an Oxfam campaign on campus during the 2010-11 academic year, as well as communicate regularly with Oxfam staff about their work.

Apply or nominate a student by visiting Oxfam America CHANGE. Oxfam is looking for a diverse group of undergraduate students – rising sophomores and juniors – committed to social justice issues.

To apply all students will need to find a campus advisor who is able to write a recommendation for them. All student applications and advisor recommendations are due April 1, 2010.

Register to begin the application process. For more information see the Oxfam CHANGE Initiative FAQ's for CHANGE Leader Applicants.

How to apply:

Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative:
Have a campus advisor write a recommendation for you. Recommendations are due April 1, 2010.

Register to begin the application process.

Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges Internship and Scholarship
The Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges (WFIC) is proud to offer engaging, fulfilling, and life-changing internship experiences to private college students in Wisconsin! Choose from a wide variety of non-profit internships all across the state. All of our internships take place over SUMMER 2010 and require 10 full weeks of work. Students are paid a stipend between $1,500-$2,000 and also receive a $3,000-$3,500 scholarship for next academic year. This is a total package of over $5,000 for one summer of incredible work!

TO APPLY VISIT : Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges (go to internships) – hurry as slots fill quickly!

Casa Maria Catholic Worker House Summer Internship 2010
Casa Maria is hosting a summer internship program for adults, college age and older, who are interested in learning more about Dorothy Day, the Catholic Worker, or social justice. We are a Catholic Worker House of Hospitality in Milwaukee, WI that provides short term hospitality to homeless single women, children, and refugees. Spend a summer experiencing Catholic Worker life by helping with projects, run the house, working in our clothing ministry, and addressing the problems of war and poverty. Room and board provided. Internships are available from four to twelve weeks.

TO APPLY : Fill in Application and contact Patrick Kennelly for more information. kennellyp@gmail.com or (414) 344-5745 .