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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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  • Esther C. Podewils OHSCO Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Esther Podewils

    Esther C. Podewils OHSCO Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Esther Podewils

    Date Established:

    August 13, 1997

    The income is to be used for scholarships for full-time students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in OHSCO course work and are pursuing missionary and/or outreach professional service in the LCMS. If the OHSCO coursework is no longer offered by the University, then the income shall be distributed to students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in parish work courses for pre-seminary, church teacher director of Christian education, director of outreach, or director of parish music studies.

  • Esther S. Tiernan Pre-Ministerial Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Esther Tiernan

    Esther S. Tiernan Pre-Ministerial Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Esther Tiernan

    Date Established:

    October 18, 1994

    The income is to be used for scholarships for students with financial need who are enrolled in the pre-ministerial program.

  • Evelyn B. (Meyer) Friedrich Endowed Scholarship

    Established by:

    Rev. Henry Friedrich

    Evelyn B. (Meyer) Friedrich Endowed Scholarship

    Established by:

    Rev. Henry Friedrich

    Date Established:

    December 10, 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 to serve in the teaching profession.

  • Fiechtner OHSCO Endowed Chair

    Established by:

    Selma Fiechtner

    Fiechtner OHSCO Endowed Chair

    Established by:

    Selma Fiechtner

    Date Established:

    April 21, 1987

    The income is to be returned to the principal until the fund totals $500,000, at which time the income is to be used in support of a Fiechtner Chair in the OHSCO program.

  • For the Sake of the Church Endowment

    Established by:

    LCMS Foundation

    For the Sake of the Church Endowment

    Established by:

    LCMS Foundation

    Date Established:

  • Frank and Elsie Papke Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    Wayne & Frances Hursh

    Frank and Elsie Papke Endowment Fund

    Established by:

    Wayne & Frances Hursh

    Date Established:

    August 27, 2002

    The income is to be used for the education and preparation of students intending to become ordained ministers to serve the LCMS.

  • 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.

  • Fred Erbe Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Anonymous Donor

    Fred Erbe Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Anonymous Donor

    Date Established:

    The income is to be used for scholarships for pre-ministerial students or students in teacher education programs who are from specific parishes in Iowa.

  • Gary and Eileen Specketer Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Gary & Eileen Specketer

    Gary and Eileen Specketer Scholarship Endowment

    Established by:

    Gary & Eileen Specketer

    Date Established:

    August 12, 1996

    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 pursing a degree in a church-work program.

  • 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.

  • Gary and Loni Rosenwinkel Endow – Missions & Christian Outreach

    Established by:

    Gary Rosenwinkel

    Gary and Loni Rosenwinkel Endow – Missions & Christian Outreach

    Established by:

    Gary Rosenwinkel

    Date Established:

    August 26, 2002

    Twenty percent of the income is to be reinvested in the fund. Eighty percent of the income is to be used to support: scholarships for pre-ministerial students with financial needs, scholarships for Director of Christian Outreach students with financial needs, mission and outreach programs that will benefit the church at large, religion faculty whose primary focus is preparing future missionaries.

  • 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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