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Concordia’s endowment is the foundation that strengthens CSP and equips us to serve a diverse and growing community of students. It provides a lasting, dependable source of support that sustains our mission as we expand opportunities for even more learners. Most importantly, the endowment plays a vital role in keeping a CSP education accessible and affordable for every student who feels called here.

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Concordia St. Paul Endowments

Curious about the many endowments that shape the future of Concordia University, St. Paul? Use the custom search filters below to explore and find a fund that speaks to your heart. Each endowment, created through the generosity of faithful donors, opens doors for students to pursue an affordable, Christ-centered education and build lives of purpose and impact.

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  • Rev. Dr. Thomas K. Ries Endowed Business Scholarship

    Established by:

    Rev. Dr. Thomas Ries

    Rev. Dr. Thomas K. Ries Endowed Business Scholarship

    Established by:

    Rev. Dr. Thomas Ries

    Date Established:

    February 26, 2019

    The funds are to be distributed pursuant to Concordia University policy and shall be used to provide scholarships to students majoring in business with a preference given to senior status students, with possible consideration given to junior status students. Students should have high financial need to persist to graduation.

  • Rev. Dr. Thomas Trapp Professional Church Worker Resource Endowment

    Established by:

    Rev. Dr. Thomas & Kathleen Trapp

    Rev. Dr. Thomas Trapp Professional Church Worker Resource Endowment

    Established by:

    Rev. Dr. Thomas & Kathleen Trapp

    Date Established:

    June 1, 2021

    Eighty percent of the income from the fund is to be used for the professional library resources of students with preference given to upper level students enrolled in professional church worker programs. Any unused funds in a given year will be available in future years. The remaining twenty percent of the income from the fund shall be added to the principal of the fund. A committee from the university Department of Religion and Theology will (1) determine awards and eligible recipients by September 1st of each year, (2) inform the recipients of their eligibility, and (3) set up a process with the recipients and the university business office allowing the recipients to receive reimbursement for their purchases up to the maximum of their award.

  • Rev. E.W. Zimbrick Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Rev. E.W. Zimbrick & Gladys Wilcox

    Rev. E.W. Zimbrick Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Rev. E.W. Zimbrick & Gladys Wilcox

    Date Established:

    May 12, 1989

    The income is to be used for scholarships for students enrolled in programs leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS.

  • Rev. Earl O. and Mrs. Ruth Schwerman Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Julia Rieck

    Rev. Earl O. and Mrs. Ruth Schwerman Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Julia Rieck

    Date Established:

    August 1, 1995

    The income is to be used for scholarships for students preferably enrolled in the pre-seminary program leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS.

  • Rev. Fred and Frieda Miller Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Rev. Fred Miller

    Rev. Fred and Frieda Miller Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Rev. Fred Miller

    Date Established:

    November 20, 1995

    The income is to be used for scholarships for students preferably enrolled in the pre-seminary program leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS.

  • Rev. Harold F. Schweigert Memorial Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

    Rev. Harold F. Schweigert Memorial Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

    Date Established:

    September 1, 1999

    The income from the fund shall be distributed as follows: Scholarships awarded to students from St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Edina, Minnesota, who are studying to be full-time church workers. If none are available in any given year, students from other congregations studying to be full-time church workers may be considered.

  • Rev. James J. and Jane E. Vehling Endowed Scholarship Fund

    Established by:

    Rev. Jim & Jane Vehling

    Rev. James J. and Jane E. Vehling Endowed Scholarship Fund

    Established by:

    Rev. Jim & Jane Vehling

    Date Established:

    May 11, 2020

    Scholarships will be awarded annually from net earnings of the fund to students entering into a church work program at Concordia University

  • Rev. Leroy E. Vogel Scholarship Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    Henry Vogel

    Rev. Leroy E. Vogel Scholarship Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    Henry Vogel

    Date Established:

    November 10, 2000

    Eighty percent of the income is to be used for scholarships with preference given to pre-seminary students demonstrating financial need. The remaining twenty percent of the fund shall be added to the principal annually.

  • Rev. Louis F. and Olga D. Brandes Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Rev. Louis Brandes

    Rev. Louis F. and Olga D. Brandes Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Rev. Louis Brandes

    Date Established:

    September 20, 1991

    The income is to be used for scholarships for students with financial need enrolled in programs leading to full-time professional church work within the LCMS.

  • Rev. Louis Rosin Family Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Clara Laechelt

    Rev. Louis Rosin Family Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Clara Laechelt

    Date Established:

    April 3, 1997

    The income is to be used for scholarships for students preferably enrolled in the pre-seminary program leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS.

  • Rev. Otto H. Zemke Family Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Leonard & Carol Zemke

    Rev. Otto H. Zemke Family Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Leonard & Carol Zemke

    Date Established:

    February 10, 1994

    The income is to be used for scholarships for students preferably enrolled in the pre-seminary program leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS.

  • Rev. Paul F. and Clara W. Buck Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Buck Family

    Rev. Paul F. and Clara W. Buck Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Buck Family

    Date Established:

    February 24, 1978

    The income is to be used for a scholarship based on need, scholastic ability, and commitment, to a senior pre-seminary student.
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