luther grants and scholarships

  2013-2014

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) 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 -

  • Students starting in the fall term must submit applications by June 1.
  • Students starting in J-Term or spring term must submit applications by  November 1.

Merit Scholarships

Merit scholarships are open to all full time (minimum of 6 courses per year), first-year, students in the M.DIV. and M.A. 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. 

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

Two Separate Scholarships

The renewable Directors and the renewable Trustee Scholarship is awarded to full-time students in the M.DIV. and M.A. (including dual degree) 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.

  • Full scholarship amounts will increase in size as the student progresses in years.  Partial scholarship amounts will remain  constant for the duration of the award.
  • Priority Deadline -
    • Students starting in the fall term must submit applications for admission by June 1.
    • Students starting in J-Term or spring term must submit applications for admission by  November 1.
    • For questions please contact the Office of Admissions.

M.DIV. Candidates:

The maximum Directors scholarship awarded will be $5000/year

The maximum Trustee 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 $500/$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 $3000/year for the Directors or $5000/year for the Trustee for up to 10 courser per year for a maximum of 3 academic years.  Fewer courses will result in a pro-rated, reduced scholarship of $300/$500 per full 1.0 course.

M.A. (including dual degrees) Candidates:

The maximum Directors scholarship will be $4500/year.

The maximum Trustee 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 $500/$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 $3000/year or $300 per course for the Directors or $4500/year or $500 per course for the Trustee.  This will be for up to 9 courses per year for 2 years.

DISTANCE LEARNING CANDIDATES  (DL) - FALL STARTS ONLY

MDIV and MA-CYF

  • Eligible for Trustee scholarship only.
  • The maximum scholarship amount will be $500 per course.
  • No minimum course load is required.
  • Scholarship will be granted for maximum of 4 years (MA-CYF) or 6 years (MDIV).
  • Transfer DL students are not eligible.

Presidential Scholarships * - Fall Starts only

The renewable Presidential Scholarship is a scholarship for new full-time students as of the 2013/2014 academic year in the M.DIV. and M.A.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 17 and 18, 2013.  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

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..courses for September through August.
  • Scholarships will be granted for a maximum of 2 years (M.A.) 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.
  • 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. 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.
  • For questions please contact the Office of Admissions.

Richard Wallace Scholarships (formerly Spectrum Scholars)

All students are invited to participate in the Presidential Scholarship application process.  Additionally a limited number of scholarships will be awarded to students of color or students from new immigrant communities of faith in the M.A. or M.DIV. programs. 

FULL TIME STUDENTS:

  • Will cover the cost of tuition for 10 M.DIV. courses or 9 M.A. courses for September through August.
  •  Scholarship will be applied at $1,000 per 1.0 course.
  • Scholarships will be granted for a maximum of 2 years (M.A.) or 3 years (M.DIV.), not including internship year.
  • Scholarship amount will remain constant.
  • Complete the Richard Wallace Scholarship application form.
  • .Priority Deadline -
  • Students starting in the fall term must submit applications for admission by June 1.
  • Students starting in J-Term or spring term must submit applications for admission by  November 1.

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.
  • Complete the Richard Wallace Scholarship application form.
  • Priority Deadline -
  • Students starting in the fall term must submit applications for admission by June 1.
  • Students starting in J-Term or spring term must submit applications for admission by  November 1.

For more information on Dr. Richard Wallace.

 TUITION GRANTS AND STIPENDS FOR PHD STUDENTS

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.