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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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  • Carl and Wilhelmina Toensing Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Carol Toensing & Joanne Stevens

    Carl and Wilhelmina Toensing Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Carol Toensing & Joanne Stevens

    Date Established:

    November 21, 1986

    The income is to be used for scholarships for senior students with financial need who are enrolled in church educator and or church music programs.

  • Carol Anne Trapp Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Bob & Marge Trapp

    Carol Anne Trapp Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Bob & Marge Trapp

    Date Established:

    April 4, 1996

    The University, in accordance with the University’s approved spending policy, shall at least annually award scholarships to Concordia University, St. Paul pre-seminary students.

  • Robert and Marge Trapp Concordia General Endowment

    Established by:

    Bob & Marge Trapp

    Robert and Marge Trapp Concordia General Endowment

    Established by:

    Bob & Marge Trapp

    Date Established:

    May 10, 2005

    Sixty percent of the annual income from the Fund will be used for the general operating expenses of the University. Forty percent of the annual income from the Fund shall be added to the corpus of the Fund.

  • 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.

  • Treichel Family Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Randall & Christa Treichel

    Treichel Family Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Randall & Christa Treichel

    Date Established:

    July 25, 1997

    Eighty percent of the annual interest is to be used for scholarships for students. The donor prefers, but does not require, recipients to meet the following criteria: financial need and from St. Paul, MN. The scholarship is renewable in subsequent years provided the recipient meets the criteria of the Fund. Twenty percent of the annual income shall be reinvested in the principal.

  • 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.

  • Clem & Anne Ulbricht Scholarship Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    Beverly Ulbricht

    Clem & Anne Ulbricht Scholarship Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    Beverly Ulbricht

    Date Established:

    October 22, 2020

    Concordia St. Paul, at its discretion will award scholarship funds according to the university’s approved spending policy to students enrolled at CSP who are pursuing a degree in a church-work program.

  • Linus Ulbricht Memorial Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Linus Ulbricht

    Linus Ulbricht Memorial Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Linus Ulbricht

    Date Established:

    June 19, 1986

    The income is to be used for scholarships.

  • George and Arline Utter General Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    George & Arline Utter

    George and Arline Utter General Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    George & Arline Utter

    Date Established:

    November 1, 1994

    The income is to be used for purposes as determined by the Board of Regents and/or the university administration. This is not a scholarship endowment.

  • Martin and Loretta Vanseth Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Loretta Vanseth

    Martin and Loretta Vanseth Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Loretta Vanseth

    Date Established:

    November 1, 1994

    The income is to be used for scholarships for students in a full-time church worker program.

  • 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

  • General John (Jack) and Avis Vessey Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Gen. John W. Vessey

    General John (Jack) and Avis Vessey Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Gen. John W. Vessey

    Date Established:

    November 30, 1996

    Fifty percent of the income is to be used for students involved in an outreach or mission program through the Oswald Hoffmann School of Christian Outreach leading to full-time professional ministry. The remaining fifty percent of the income is to be used for the program budget of the Oswald Hoffmann School of Christian Outreach which supports outreach preparation for the church-at-large.
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