Luther Grants and Scholarships

2012-2013

Luther Seminary's financial aid programs consist of merit scholarships, need-based grants, institutional loans and federal student loans.  Students in degree track programs must maintain the requisite course load which will be described in each category.  Certificate students, DMin. and non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.  Students must also be U.S. Citizens or Eligible Non-Citizens to receive the aid listed below.  The desire of Luther Seminary is to assist students in making their preparation for ministry both possible and affordable.

Luther Seminary Grant

All seminary students in the M.Div., M.A. (including dual degree students), M.S.M. and M.Th. programs are eligible to apply for this need-based grant.  Grant recipients are required to be taking at least 2.0 courses in each semester that they are receiving a grant.*  Interns are not eligible.

* Exceptions

  • M.Th. students who have completed their course work are eligible for a grant in their second year while completing their thesis.
  • M.Div. students completing Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
  • J-Term and spring semester are added together to determine spring semester course load.
  • Luther Seminary Grant is not available during the summer sessions.

Both the Application for Admission and the Luther Seminary Financial Aid Application form must be completed and received as follows:

  • Priority deadline is May 1 for students starting in the Fall term.
  • Priority deadline is November 1 for students starting in the J-Term or Spring term.

 

Merit Scholarships

Merit scholarships are open to all full time (minimum of 6 courses per year), first-year, students in the M.DIV., M.A., and M.S.M. programs.  Students must remain in good academic standing to retain any merit-based scholarship.  If placed on probation, the student has one term to be removed from probation.  Failure to be removed from probation as specified will result in the permanent forfeiture of the merit based award.

Please note that a student may not receive multiple Luther Seminary merit scholarships. 

trustee Scholarship - Fall, J-term, or Spring Starts

The renewable Trustee Scholarship is awarded to full-time students in the M.DIV., M.A. (including dual degree) and M.S.M. programs based on merit at the point of admission.  No separate application is necessary.  Students will be notified if they received the scholarship through their acceptance letter.

  • Scholarship amounts will remain constant for the duration of the award.
  • Priority Deadline -
    • Students starting in the fall term must be admitted by May 1.
    • Students starting in J-Term or spring term must be admitted by  November 1.
    • For questions please contact the Office of Admissions.

M.DIV. Candidates:

The maximum scholarship awarded will be $7500/year.

  • Students taking 10 courses per year will receive the maximum scholarship amount.  Fewer courses taken will result in a pro-rated, reduced scholarship of $750 per full 1.0 course.
  • Scholarship will be granted for a maximum of 3 academic years.  Internship year, as applicable, is not counted as a scholarship year.
  • Transfer students will also be eligible, however, the maximum scholarship amount will be $5000/year or $500 per 1.0 course for up to 10 courser per year for a maximum of 3 academic years.

M.A. (including dual degrees)/M.S.M Candidates:

The maximum scholarship awarded will be $6750/year.

  • Students taking 9 courses per year will receive the maximum scholarship amount.  Fewer courses taken will result in a pro-rated, reduced scholarship of $750 per full 1.0 course.
  • Scholarships will be granted for a maximum of 2 academic years.
  • Dual degree students will receive scholarship monies only for courses taken at Luther Seminary.
  • Transfer students are eligible, however, the maximum scholarship amount will be $4500/year or $500 per course for up to 9 courses per year for 2 years.

Presidential Scholarships * - Fall Starts only

The renewable Presidential Scholarship is a scholarship for new full-time students as of the 2012/2013 academic year in the M.DIV., M.A., and M.S.M. programs (dual degree and transfer students are not eligible).  This scholarship seeks to identify students who embody the Luther Seminary mission statement to "educate leaders for Christian communities."

A separate application, along with a reference form, resume and interview process is required.  Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher with leadership and ministry experience are encouraged to apply.  The interview will take place as part of the Luther Seminary Scholarship Weekend which occurs on February 26 and 27.  The application deadline is January 31.

When completing the forms below please be sure that you save the document to your computer before you send the email.

Presidential Scholarship Application Form

Presidential Scholarship Reference Form

In order for your Presidential Scholarship application to be considered complete Admissions must have received both the application and reference forms.

  • Will cover the cost of tuition for 10 M.DIV. courses or 9 M.A./M.S.M courses for September through August.
  • Scholarships will be granted for a maximum of 2 years (M.A./M.S.M) or 3 years (M.DIV) not including internship year.
  • Scholarship amount will increase in size accordingly with any tuition increases as student progresses in years.
  • Contact Office of Admissions for an application.
  • Priority Deadline for acceptance of the scholarship (if selected) is April 1.
  • For questions please contact the Office of Admissions.

* For incoming students starting in the Fall term only. Transfer students are not eligible.

Leadership Scholarship - fall starts only

Leadership scholarships may be awarded as part of the Presidential Scholarship Competition and/or through the Admissions process.

  • The maximum scholarship awarded will be $10,000/year for M.DIV. students.
  • The maximum scholarship awarded will be $9,000/year for M.A./M.S.M students.
  • Scholarship will be applied at $1,000/full course taken.
  • Scholarship amount will remain constant for the duration of the time period.
  • Scholarship will be granted for a maximum of 3 years, not including internship year for M.DIV., or 2 years for M.A./M.S.M.
  • For questions please contact the Office of Admissions.

Richard Wallace Scholarships (formerly Spectrum Scholars)

This scholarship is awarded to a limited number of full time students of color or students from new immigrant communities of faith in the M.DIV., M.A., or M.S.M.  programs.

FULL TIME STUDENTS:

  • Will cover the cost of tuition for 10 M.DIV. courses or 9 M.A./M.S.M courses for September through August.
  •  Scholarship will be applied at $1,000 full 1.0 course.
  • Scholarships will be granted for a maximum of 2 years (M.A./M.S.M) or 3 years (M.DIV.), not including internship year.
  • Scholarship amount will increase in size accordingly with increases in tuition as student progresses in years.
  • Complete the Presidential Scholarship Application.
  • Download the Richard Wallace Scholarship nomination form (PDF).
  • Must apply as part of the Presidential Scholarship Competition.
  • Submit both documents to the Admissions Office by January 31.

PART TIME STUDENTS:

  • The maximum scholarship awarded will be $5,000/year.
  • Scholarship will be applied at $1,000/full course taken.
  • Scholarship will be granted for a maximum of 6 years for M.DIV., or 4 years for M.A./M.S.M.
  • Download the Richard Wallace Scholarship nomination form (PDF).
  • Submit to the  Office of Admissions by May 1.

For more information on Dr. Richard Wallace.

Ph.D. Tuition Grants and Stipends

Each year a number of tuition grants and stipends are available for students pursuing the PhD degree. For further information please contact the Graduate Studies Office at 651-641-3203

Other

Over the course of the academic year other opportunities may become available. The Office of Financial Aid will notify students when there are other scholarships or grants for them to apply.