The application itself, consists of:
(1) A registration form (emailed to you by request sent to Kyle Baker (intern@shandonpres.org)
(2) A one page paper written by the applicant on your call to join us on
this spiritual journey
(3) A statement of endorsement from the applicant's Campus
Minister/Director, Pastor, or College Chaplain
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and
notification of acceptance will be emailed within 10 days. The staff
completes participant selection. A staff panel reviews the applicant’s
file and bases their selection on the applicant’s potential to get the
most out of the experience. Factors include, but are not limited to: faith
commitment, community involvement, family responsibility, individual
self-expression, leadership ability, and an intellectual desire to get to
know one another, America, oneself, and God.
Dates and Cost
The dates for the Qwest West in 2010 are May 12 – 25. Cost of the Qwest
West is $1,000 for students accepted by February 8. After February 8 trip
cost may be higher due to air fare. The cost includes
transportation, camping and entrance fees, coffee mug, t-shirt, and all
food with the exception of ten meals. A deposit of $200 is due
within seven days of acceptance. The balance for the trip is due
April 12, 2010.
Limited need-based financial aid and payment plans are available.
Please do not let money get in the way of your Qwest West!
Application materials
(detailed above) in addition to any questions may be sent by email to
Kyle Baker (intern@shandonpres.org)
or to the Qwest West mailing address:
Qwest West, Inc.
1702 Greene Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Phone: 803/799-0212
E-mail:
jcook@shandonpres.org
