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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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  • The Milton E. “Andy” and Margaret R. Anderson Endowed Scholarship Fund

    Established by:

    Anderson Unified Credit Trust

    The Milton E. “Andy” and Margaret R. Anderson Endowed Scholarship Fund

    Established by:

    Anderson Unified Credit Trust

    Date Established:

    December 14, 2023

    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.

  • The Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Sluberski Endowed Choral Scholarship

    Established by:

    Rev. Dr. Thomas Sluberski

    The Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Sluberski Endowed Choral Scholarship

    Established by:

    Rev. Dr. Thomas Sluberski

    Date Established:

    July 27, 2021

    The fund, in accord with the university’s approved spending policy, will provide scholarships to Concordia St. Paul students participating in one of the CSP choral groups. Selection will be through the talent scholarship program and determined in consultation between financial aid and by faculty designated by the dean or department chair.

  • The Rose Family Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    Pam Rose & Garry Haas

    The Rose Family Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    Pam Rose & Garry Haas

    Date Established:

    May 23, 2019

    The funds are to be distributed pursuant to Concordia University policy and shall be used to provide scholarships based on financial need. The Scholarships will be awarded to students classified as a senior, having financial need and seeking a major in Nursing (pre-licensure).

  • The Steven and Michele (Rodemeyer) Pickel Endowed Scholarship

    Established by:

    Dr. Michele & Steven Pickel

    The Steven and Michele (Rodemeyer) Pickel Endowed Scholarship

    Established by:

    Dr. Michele & Steven Pickel

    Date Established:

    July 1, 2023

    Scholarships are to be awarded to undergraduate students demonstrating financial need and who are enrolled in programs leading to full-time professional Church Work.

  • The Wilfred H. Mueller Endowed Scholarship Fund

    Established by:

    Wilfred Mueller

    The Wilfred H. Mueller Endowed Scholarship Fund

    Established by:

    Wilfred Mueller

    Date Established:

    January 10, 2020

    The University, at it’s discretion, will award funds according to the University’s approved spending policy to students enrolled at the University. Scholarships will be awarded annually to students enrolled in church work programs at Concordia University who are preparing for full time service in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

  • The Winegarden Endowment

    Established by:

    Dr. Alan Winegarden

    The Winegarden Endowment

    Established by:

    Dr. Alan Winegarden

    Date Established:

    November 19, 2005

    Concordia St. Paul, at its discretion, upon the recommendation of the Communication Studies faculty, will according to the university’s approved spending policy provide funds to support the following purposes: a. Processional development/in-service training (not degree completion) for the Communication Studies faculty (with preference giving to full-time faculty) e.g., participating or presenting at a professional conference; or b. Communication Studies student professional development through similar opportunities. c. Criteria for the awards shall be developed by the Communication Studies department.

  • The Zion Lutheran Church (Detroit Lakes, Minnesota) Church Work Endowed Scholarship

    Established by:

    Stephen & Joyce Carlson

    The Zion Lutheran Church (Detroit Lakes, Minnesota) Church Work Endowed Scholarship

    Established by:

    Stephen & Joyce Carlson

    Date Established:

    November 7, 2023

    “The Fund, in accordance with the university’s approved spending policy, will provide scholarships to CSP students enrolled in programs preparing for the full-time ministry of the LCMS. Selection will be made based on the following pr references: 1. Pre-seminary students from Minnesota North district (or its future equivalent) 2. Students in other church work programs from Minnesota North district (or its future equivalent) 3. Pre-seminary students from any geographic area 4. Students in other church work programs from any geographic area.”

  • Theodore F. Neils, Sr. Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Lillian Neils Estate & Theodor Neils

    Theodore F. Neils, Sr. Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Lillian Neils Estate & Theodor Neils

    Date Established:

    March 1, 1988

    The income is to be used for scholarships for worthy students.

  • Theodore G. and Caroline L. Kuhn Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Wesley Kuhn

    Theodore G. and Caroline L. Kuhn Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Wesley Kuhn

    Date Established:

    October 15, 1990

    The income is to be used for scholarships for students enrolled in the pre-seminary program.

  • Theodore J. and Wanda Olson Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Wanda Olson

    Theodore J. and Wanda Olson Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Wanda Olson

    Date Established:

    March 6, 1997

    The income is to be used for scholarships for students with first preference going to students enrolled in the pre-ministerial program, second preference going to students enrolled in other church work programs, and third preference going to students enrolled in other programs not included above.

  • 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.

  • Verna J. Oster Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    J. Albert & Verna Oster

    Verna J. Oster Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    J. Albert & Verna Oster

    Date Established:

    August 1, 2004

    The income is to be used for scholarships for full time students studying to become teachers of elementary education whether for church or other private or public schools. The scholarships should continue to be available to the students receiving them so long as they continue to study for that vocation on a continuous basis.