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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.

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. Brian L. (’79) and Dr. Laurie A. (’80) Friedrich Endowment

Established by:
Rev. Dr. Brian & Dr. Laurie Friedrich

Rev. Dr. Brian L. (’79) and Dr. Laurie A. (’80) Friedrich Endowment

Established by:
Rev. Dr. Brian & Dr. Laurie Friedrich

Date Established:
June 15, 2020

for students in the Masters of Teaching program with financial need (first priority); or undergraduate education majors, either on-campus or online, with financial needs (second priority).
Michael Gangelhoff Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Delbert Gangelhoff

Michael Gangelhoff Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Delbert Gangelhoff

Date Established:
November 18, 1995

The income is to be used for scholarships for students enrolled in the pre-seminary program leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS.
Mr. Arnold W. and Mrs. Sylvia A. Georg Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Arnold & Sylvia Georg

Mr. Arnold W. and Mrs. Sylvia A. Georg Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Arnold & Sylvia Georg

Date Established:
May 22, 1996

The income was to be used for scholarships for pre-ministerial students for a ten-year period, after which the university can use as deemed necessary.
Dennis Getzlaff Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established by:
Dennis Getzlaff Family

Dennis Getzlaff Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established by:
Dennis Getzlaff Family

Date Established:
October 29, 2002

Amounts distributed from the Fund pursuant to Concordia University spending policy shall be distributed annually as scholarships for student athletes who meet the following criteria: maintain a 3.2 GPA or greater, hold a class standing of junior or sophomore, have completed at least one academic year at the university and are not receiving full tuition reimbursement from other sources. If no eligible candidate(s) exists in any year, the University shall make awards in keeping with the “spirit” of the Fund.
Lester A. Gottschalk Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Elmer Gottschalk

Lester A. Gottschalk Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Elmer Gottschalk

Date Established:
February 21, 1996

The income is to be used for scholarships for students preferably enrolled in a church teacher education program leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS.
Herman Sr. and Martha Gratz Family Endowed Scholarship

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Herman Sr. and Martha Gratz Family Endowed Scholarship

Established by:

Date Established:
April 17, 2024

Provide scholarships to CSP students enrolled in programs preparing for the full-time ministry of the LCMS.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Grimm Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Rod & Barbara Grimm and Bob & Kari Grimm

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Grimm Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Rod & Barbara Grimm and Bob & Kari Grimm

Date Established:
February 7, 1991

The income is to be used for scholarships for students with financial need who are enrolled in programs leading to full-time professional church work within the LCMS, with first priority given to pre-seminary students.
Grohn Churchwork Endowment Fund

Established by:
Luther and Virginia Grohn

Grohn Churchwork Endowment Fund

Established by:
Luther and Virginia Grohn

Date Established:
December 16, 2022

Amounts distributed from the Fund pursuant to Concordia University spending policy shall be used to provide scholarship funding for students in Churchwork-related majors at Concordia University St. Paul (with preference given to a student from Western Wisconsin)
Leona M. Groth Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Leona Groth

Leona M. Groth Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Leona Groth

Date Established:
April 1, 1993

The income is to be used to establish a revolving scholarship fund. One-half of the income shall be used to fund a scholarship for either ministerial or parochial teacher training, repayable within five years after graduation to the extent that the recipients do not unduly deprive themselves or their families. The second half of the income shall be used to fund a scholarship for pre-med students repayable within a period of five years after graduation. Such repayment is to be made pursuant to such regulation as the university board deems fair and proper in each individual case. The scholarships may be used for preparatory education at the university and also completion of said education at some other college if approved by Concordia University.
Rev. Dr. Richard L. Guehna Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Eddy & Darla Guehna

Rev. Dr. Richard L. Guehna Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Eddy & Darla Guehna

Date Established:
April 15, 1997

The income is to be used for scholarships for students in the pre-seminary program leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS.
Vernon and Betty Gundermann Family Endowment Fund

Established by:
Anonymous Donor

Vernon and Betty Gundermann Family Endowment Fund

Established by:
Anonymous Donor

Date Established:

1. The Fund shall be established as a separate fund of the Foundation, with a contribution to be made by the Donors through their estate, and it is agreed that the Donors, or an other person, may, at any time hereaafter, furing life, by Will, or otherwise, transfer money or property to the Foundation to be added to the Fund and thereafter dealt with in all respects as part thereof. 2. The Fund sall be invested and reinvested from time to time in such manner as may be determined by the Foundation. 3. There shall be no distributions from the Fund until the Fund fair market value is at least $25,000. In the year the Fund fair market value reaches at least $25,000 and for all subsequent years, 90% of the net income of the Fund will be distributed, at least annually as follows: 50% to Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota, for the Oswald Hoffman Institute and 50% to the Pastoral Leadership Institute, Dallas, Texas; if the Pastoral Leadership Institute ceases to exist, this share will be distributed to Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. The remaining 10% of the net income of the Fund will be added to the principal of the Fund. 4. If any organization in paragraph 3 is not part of or affiliated with the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (“LCMS”) (i.e., included in the group ruling issued by the Internal Revenue Service or otherwise officially recognized by the LCMS), then the Foundation may, in its sole discretion, make an immediate distribution, from the principal of the Fund, of any non-LCMS organization’s share to such organization and such organization’s interest in the Fund shall be terminated. Distributions to non-LCMS organization pursuant to this paragraph will continue to carry the restriction on the use of the principal with income only to be used for the purposed stated in paragraph 3.
Alvina Haack Ministerial Endowment

Established by:
Alvina Haack

Alvina Haack Ministerial Endowment

Established by:
Alvina Haack

Date Established:
August 24, 1984

The income is to be used to aid male students with financial need, who have demonstrated a sincere effort to succeed academically. Should no student meet the criteria for the Alvina Haack Ministerial Scholarship in a given academic year, the interest will revert to the principal.

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