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Lutheran College Scholarships

Like many organized religions, the Lutheran sect holds education in high regard and takes into account that paying for college can be difficult without financial assistance. As a member of the religious order, a student may be eligible for one of several Lutheran scholarships awarded to faithful individuals every year. Some are based on merit, while others are based on course of study or interest in ministerial pursuits.

For example, the Allen Scholarship is awarded based on need and work within the church in various amounts for students seeking religious degrees. The scholarship is renewable for those maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA. The Award for Excellence is a merit-based award for which high school juniors may be nominated by the Lutheran high school principal based on academic achievement and leadership skills.

To receive the Ament Brenner Scholarship, one must be a member of a Lutheran congregation in the Greater St. Louis area and pursuing a career in healthcare, such as nursing, pre-medical arts, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. The award is based on need, and amounts vary based on availability and qualifications.

The Lutheran Leadership Award is for a regional or national officer of the Lutheran Youth Fellowship or the Lutheran Youth Organization (or similar national leadership role). The individual must be nominated by other leaders within the Lutheran denomination, and recipients are selected by the Lutheran Leader Selection committee. Award amounts vary. The Martin Luther Award is available to sons and daughters of full-time professional rostered Lutheran Church workers, and the Ed Voelz Endowed Scholarship is for graduates of St Peter's Lutheran School in Columbus, Indiana.

List of Lutheran Scholarships

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.