Lange Memorial Scholarship

Faith Lutheran Church hopes to award the scholarship from the William F. Lange Scholarship Fund in the fall.

Pastor Lange was the longtime and founding pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Seguin, Texas.

To be eligible, individuals must study for the Lutheran ministry at an accredited seminary accepted by the LCMC.
Applications are available online at www.faithseguin.org.

The scholarship amount is $2,000.

Heartland District - Seminary Student Aid

What is the Heartland District Seminary Student Aid?

Financial assistance is available for students seeking to serve as certified or contract pastors of member congregations of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC).   This assistance is provided as a service work loan; i.e. if the student does not continue seminary studies or does not become a certified or contract pastor it is expected that the aid be returned to the district, so that the money may be used to support future pastors of the LCMC.   Since there are a variety of seminary options available to students today (both residential and online), applications are considered on a case by case basis.  However, the student’s intent should clearly be to receive a Lutheran theological education with the result of serving at a congregation associated with LCMC.

Who may apply?

Any student attending a seminary that intends to enter certified or contract pastoral ministry in the LCMC, and is an active member of a congregation in the Heartland District of the LCMC.

Requirements:

1. Acceptance and enrollment at a seminary;
2. College/Seminary GPA of 2.0 or above;
3. Completion of an application;
4. Written recommendation from candidate’s home church pastor or a member of the Church Council;
5. Expectation that the recipient will maintain yearly contact with the Heartland District through a letter relating his or her seminary experience and, if possible, attendance at the annual Heartland District Gathering.

Selection:

Selection will be made by the Heartland District student aid committee.  The committee is composed of no less than three members of the Heartland District Council.  Applications need to be submitted to the District by May 1st, with awards to be announced at the annual District Gathering in August. 

Award Amounts:                                

Award amounts will depend on the availability of funds and the number of applicants. Applicants may renew scholarship requests by written application for each seminary year, including Internship, and submit verification of satisfactory progress (GPA 2.0 or above) in his/her seminary studies.

Repayment:

If the student discontinues studies at a seminary or does not enter the professional certified or contract ministry of the church following seminary it is expected that the student aid be repaid in full within two years after receiving the last award.   If the student enters the ministry and serves as a certified or contract pastor of a LCMC congregation, one fourth of the aid total is considered repaid for every year of service; i.e. after four years of service the entire award is considered paid.  The terms of this scholarship may be revised at any time by Heartland District Council.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MAY 15, WITH AWARDS GRANTED IN AUGUST

Mail to:

Steve Weatherly/Service Coordinator
2124 Seneca Way
Sioux City, IA  51104

Click Here to Apply

The Wheeler Family Scholarship

What is The Wheeler Family Scholarship?

This scholarship was established from a Gift given by Gary and Annette Wheeler, a long time members of St Paul Lutheran Church who hoped to encourage people to consider a call into the ordained ministry of the Lutheran Church. LCMC   The intent was to give financial help to any Lutheran Seminarian.

Who may apply?

Any Lutheran seminarian that intends to enter full time pastoral ordained ministry in the Lutheran Church, and is from: LCMC

Requirements:

1. Acceptance and enrollment at a seminary;
2. Completion of an application;
3. Written recommendation from candidate’s home church pastor or a member of the Church Council;
4. Expectation that the recipient will maintain twice a year contact with St Paul through a letter relating his or her seminary experience and, be open to, a personal visit to St Paul to preach during worship and/or speak at an adult forum.

Selection:

Selection will be made by the Mission Committee from St Paul Lutheran Church who oversees the dispersal of scholarship funds. This committee will make its selection by determining which of the applicant’s best fulfill the requirements and demonstrate good leadership qualities and a strong interest in ministry.

Award Amounts:                              

Award amounts will depend on the availability of funds and the number of applicants. Applicants may renew scholarship requests by written application for each seminary year, including Internship.

The terms of this scholarship may be revised at any time by the Mission Committee of the St Paul Lutheran Church with the approval of the Church Council.

Click Here to Apply

Harvey Andersen Memorial Scholarship

Immanuel Lutheran Church
1700 19th St
Harlan, IA 51537

Immanuel Lutheran Church is accepting applications for the Harvey Andersen Memorial Scholarship.

Students must be a member of an LCMC congregation, be a full time student (or entering) a Lutheran Seminary, and have a college or seminary GPA of 3.0 and above.

An application form is available upon request by e-mail to ilc@fmctc.com. Other requirements and stipulations will be sent along with the application forms.

Preference will be given to students in the Iowa or Heartland Districts, and to students with a strong interest in rural ministry.

The deadline for applying for the scholarship is August 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.