Lutheran Seminarians, College Students Invited to Apply for Bethesda Auxiliary Scholarships

A total of $30,000 is available for individuals who plan to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Milwaukee – The Bethesda Auxiliary, in partnership with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, is offering $30,000 in student scholarships for the 2019-20 school year. The scholarships are for undergraduate- or graduate-level students, including seminarians.

“We’re excited to support youth who hope to put their talents and energy toward enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Karen Carter, president of the Bethesda Auxiliary. “Recognizing the achievements of students who have a shared interest in supporting our mission elevates us all. It’s gratifying to support these students in such a direct way.”

The deadline to apply is May 17, 2019, with results to be announced by July 1, 2019. To download an application, go to https://www.bethesdalc.org/get-involved/scholarships/.  

Seminarian/Post-Graduate Students: Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to a Lutheran seminarian or post-graduate displaying interest in service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a congregational setting. The scholarship application is open to all eligible seminary/post-graduate students.

Criteria:

• Be an active, communicant member of a Lutheran congregation.
• Be a current college senior, accepted to begin seminary studies in the fall, or currently be classified as a first-year or second-year student at any seminary affiliated with the WELS, LCMS, ELCA, LCMC, ELS or NALC. Students going on to their internship/vicarage year do not qualify.
• Have a commitment to inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the local parish.

College and University Students: Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to junior and senior students pursuing undergraduate degrees in any academic area that will prepare them to serve and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Criteria: 

• Be an active, communicant member of a Lutheran congregation.
• Be classified as a freshman, sophomore or junior at an accredited college or university.
• Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Have a career objective in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.