Applications may be downloaded via a link at the bottom of this page.
This scholarship fund was established in 2015 as a result of a bequest from Bob Johnson to the youth of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. The fund, while established because of this bequest, remains supported and sustained as a ministry by the membership of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to provide financial assistance to college youth of St. Thomas Lutheran Church and/or residents in Trufant actively participating in the church (i.e. worship, youth group, etc.).
This scholarship fund was established in 2015 as a result of a bequest from Bob Johnson to the youth of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. The fund, while established because of this bequest, remains supported and sustained as a ministry by the membership of St. Thomas Lutheran Church. The purpose of the scholarship fund is to provide financial assistance to college youth of St. Thomas Lutheran Church and/or residents in Trufant actively participating in the church (i.e. worship, youth group, etc.).
This scholarship is designed for, but not restricted to, those students pursuing declared majors leading to careers in Christian ministry of any kind including but not limited to the fields of theology, Christian education, church music and the arts, church administration, campus ministry, camp ministry, parish ministry or counseling.
Scholarship awards are designated as $500 per academic term with a maximum of $1,000 per year, merit-based and awarded annually to students enrolled at a college or university on a full time basis as defined by the institution.
Student eligibility for these awards also include:
~ Member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in good standing as defined in its constitution
If NOT a member, an active participant (involved and visible in the life of St. Thomas Lutheran Church within a specific ministry of the church in addition to regular worship)
~ Active participation (involved and visible as defined in previous requirement), during the academic year, in the life of St. Thomas Lutheran Church or some other Christian church near the college or university
~ Maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average
~ Agree to submit an article (Approximately 500 words) for our church newsletter once per academic term updating the congregation on your educational and spiritual progress
~ Agree to give a presentation at a church event held during the summer highlighting your past year of education