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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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Ronald and Lois Behm Scholarship Fund Endowment

Established by:
Ronald & Lois Behm

Ronald and Lois Behm Scholarship Fund Endowment

Established by:
Ronald & Lois Behm

Date Established:
May 27, 2014

Amounts distributed from the fund, pursuant to Concordia University policy shall be used to provide scholarships based on financial need to students who are from low-income backgrounds and/or students who are the first generation in their families to attend college. Any of the unused earnings will be reinvested in accordance with investment policies determined by the Board of Regents.
Roy and Elfrieda L. Turnmire Student Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Elfrieda Turnmire

Roy and Elfrieda L. Turnmire Student Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Elfrieda Turnmire

Date Established:
August 25, 2013

To be used in the current year of the student’s scholarship program for those students entering into the pre-seminary, teaching, director of Christian education or director of evangelism ministry. Any residue be reinvested into the Minnesota South District Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod Church Extension Fund in the highest earning savings investment program they are offering at the time.
Rudnick, Edward & Natalie OHSCO Endowed Scholarship

Established by:
Rev. Dr. Milton & Carlene Rudnick

Rudnick, Edward & Natalie OHSCO Endowed Scholarship

Established by:
Rev. Dr. Milton & Carlene Rudnick

Date Established:
November 2, 1985

Recipients of the Edward and Natalie Rudnick Scholarship will be selected by the Concordia College, St Paul, Scholarship Committee according to the following criteria: – Enrolled at Concordia College, Saint Paul – Preparing for full-time church work – Emphasizing Christian outreach in their ministries.
Rueben and Margaret Pankow Endowment Fund

Established by:
Margaret Pankow

Rueben and Margaret Pankow Endowment Fund

Established by:
Margaret Pankow

Date Established:
August 23, 2015

Students in need that are entering into full time church work careers.
Rupert Dunklau Endowed Scholarship

Established by:
Rupert Dunklau Foundation

Rupert Dunklau Endowed Scholarship

Established by:
Rupert Dunklau Foundation

Date Established:
November 25, 2003

The income is to be used for scholarships for students in the Director of Christian Outreach program.
Ruth Proft Dannehl Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Ruth Proft Dannehl

Ruth Proft Dannehl Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Ruth Proft Dannehl

Date Established:
January 30, 1997

The income is to be used for scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need enrolled in the pre-seminary or church work programs leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS.
Scheele-Mueller Pre-Seminary Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Joan Mueller

Scheele-Mueller Pre-Seminary Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Joan Mueller

Date Established:
November 27, 1990

The income is to be used for scholarships for academically competent students having financial needs and enrolled in the pre-seminary program.
Seltz Family Endowment

Established by:
Rollie & Murt Seltz

Seltz Family Endowment

Established by:
Rollie & Murt Seltz

Date Established:
July 17, 2012

The income is to be used for scholarships for students enrolled in programs leading to full-time professional church work within Lutheran church bodies and agencies.
Sohn Ministerial Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Rev. Dr. Walter & Joan Sohn

Sohn Ministerial Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Rev. Dr. Walter & Joan Sohn

Date Established:
August 8, 1994

The income is to be used for scholarships for students enrolled in a course of pre-ministerial studies and must have demonstrated financial need.
Stanley and Ann Hillmer Endowment Fund

Established by:
Dr. Paul & Janet Hillmer

Stanley and Ann Hillmer Endowment Fund

Established by:
Dr. Paul & Janet Hillmer

Date Established:
February 9, 2017

Fund in support of the Poehler Lecture Series.
Stanley and Miriam Oexemann Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Dr. Stanley Oexemann

Stanley and Miriam Oexemann Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Dr. Stanley Oexemann

Date Established:
November 4, 1986

Eighty percent of the income is to be used for scholarships for students who are citizens of the United States and are enrolled in academic programs leading to Christian mission work. Preference will be given to entering freshmen having graduated in the top 20th percentile; continuing students must have earned at least a 3.0 GPA. Twenty percent of the income is to be added to the principal.
Steven Schutte Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Susan Schutte

Steven Schutte Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Susan Schutte

Date Established:
August 20, 1996

The income is to be used for scholarships for students preferably enrolled in the church work, teacher education program leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS.

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