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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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Fred and Ruth Bartling Endowment Fund

Established by:
Rev. Dr. Fred & Ruth Bartling

Fred and Ruth Bartling Endowment Fund

Established by:
Rev. Dr. Fred & Ruth Bartling

Date Established:
January 2, 2010

The Fund in accord with the university’s approved policy will support two purposes: The Fred and Ruth Bartling Scholarship and the Bartling Lecture series. The exact division of earnings for each purpose will be determined in consultation between the administration and the department chair/ college Dean. B. Concordia St. Paul, at its discretion, in consultation with the department chair/college Dean, and/or other faculty designated by the dean or department chair, will award The Fred and Ruth Bartling Scholarship to student enrolled at CSP with preference given to those pursuing History majors or Secondary Social Studies Teacher Education licensure, who have a demonstrated commitment to social leadership and/or community service, and who have also demonstrated financial need.
The Harold and Lovine Bartz Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Harold Bartz

The Harold and Lovine Bartz Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Harold Bartz

Date Established:
May 18, 1999

The income from the Fund shall be distributed at least annually as follows: Full-time Concordia University, St. Paul students who demonstrate financial need, and are pursuing a program that would lead to full-time work.
Mr. Carl and Mrs. Amanda Behm Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Carl & Amanda Behm

Mr. Carl and Mrs. Amanda Behm Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Carl & Amanda Behm

Date Established:
September 19, 1994

The income is to be used for scholarships for students in pre-seminary programs or church work programs leading to full-time professional ministry in the LCMS. The designation is for students with financial need, preferably from the Minnesota North district of the LCMS.
Gary and Gloria Behm Endowed Scholarship

Established by:
Gary & Gloria Behm

Gary and Gloria Behm Endowed Scholarship

Established by:
Gary & Gloria Behm

Date Established:
March 4, 2014

The fund proceeds shall be used to benefit full-time enrolled students at the university who demonstrate clear financial need and be awarded through the office of financial aid or successor function holders. Preference shall be given to students who come from rural or small town settings and demonstrate high academic performance and ambition. Evidence of those traits could, not need not necessarily, be academic grades, personal references or successive part-time employment to support their academic dreams. In the event there is a lack of need for the about provision, funds will be awarded to full-time students at Concordia University, St. Paul with general financial aid needs.
Kenneth N. Behm Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Kenneth Behm

Kenneth N. Behm Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Kenneth Behm

Date Established:
March 6, 1996

The income is to be used for scholarships for full-time CSP students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in programs leading to full-time church work in the LCMS. Preference is to be given to students who are members of Trinity Lutheran in Janesville, Minnesota.
Marvin and Luella Behm Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Luella Behm

Marvin and Luella Behm Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Luella Behm

Date Established:
August 1, 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.
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.
Larry and Judy Behnken Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Rev. Larry & Judy Behnken

Larry and Judy Behnken Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Rev. Larry & Judy Behnken

Date Established:
January 31, 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.
Katharine R. Berwald Art Major/Studio Art Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by:
Dr. Joseph Malters & Kathryn Kirk-Malters

Katharine R. Berwald Art Major/Studio Art Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by:
Dr. Joseph Malters & Kathryn Kirk-Malters

Date Established:
March 16, 2015

Amounts distributed from the Fund pursuant to Concordia University policy shall be used to provide scholarships for students majoring in Art with an emphasis in Studio Art and maintaining a (“B” average). Students receiving this scholarship are strongly encouraged to review the portfolio and scrapbook created by Katharine R. Berwald as a student. The portfolio and scrapbook created by Katharine R. Berwald is held in the theater department and theater archives.
Darwin and Mary (Grimm) Bettmann Endowed Scholarship

Established by:
Mary & Darwin Bettmann

Darwin and Mary (Grimm) Bettmann Endowed Scholarship

Established by:
Mary & Darwin Bettmann

Date Established:
February 5, 2013

The Donors prefer that funds be distributed to full-time students pursuing a degree in education with the intent of becoming a Lutheran Classroom Teacher. B) In the event there is a lack of need for the above provision, funds will be awarded to full-time students at Concordia University, St. Paul with general financial aid needs.
Dr. W. Leroy and Marie L. Biesenthal Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Dr. W. Leroy and Marie L. Biesenthal

Dr. W. Leroy and Marie L. Biesenthal Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Dr. W. Leroy and Marie L. Biesenthal

Date Established:
April 21, 1996

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 and/or students enrolled in the Director of Christian Outreach program through OHSCO.
Board of Regents Endowed Scholarship

Established by:
Concordia University

Board of Regents Endowed Scholarship

Established by:
Concordia University

Date Established:
February 17, 2005

The University may retain and reinvest up to twenty percent of the income from the fund in its discretion for purposes of maintaining the real value of the fund in future years. The income is to be used for the purpose of supporting one or more Regents Scholarships. Such scholarships shall be awarded to outstanding students who meet the terms and conditions prescribed by the University for such awards. At the time of the creation of this endowment (February 17, 2005), these include a GPA of 3.7 for continuing students or a class ranking in the 90th percentile with an ACT score of 26 for new students.

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