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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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Henry and Lela Rossow Church Teacher Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Lela & Henry Rossow

Henry and Lela Rossow Church Teacher Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Lela & Henry Rossow

Date Established:
November 24, 1986

The income is to be used for scholarships for male students in the church teacher program.
Henry and Lela Rossow Ministerial Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established by:
Lela & Henry Rossow

Henry and Lela Rossow Ministerial Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established by:
Lela & Henry Rossow

Date Established:
December 3, 1984

Designated for ministerial (pre ministerial) students.
Herb Brokering Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Gregg & Carlene Smith

Herb Brokering Scholarship Endowment

Established by:
Gregg & Carlene Smith

Date Established:
February 14, 2011

The Herb Brokering Scholarship Endowment: Awarded as scholarship aid for students in financial need who are majoring in theatre. The scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 grade point average and also stay in good standing with the University student code of conduct.
Herman and Ruth Wentzel Faith and Learning Endowment

Established by:
Dr. Herman & Ruth Wentzel

Herman and Ruth Wentzel Faith and Learning Endowment

Established by:
Dr. Herman & Ruth Wentzel

Date Established:
October 2, 2013

The donors wish to provide support for the future of the leadership of the Lutheran church. In that it appears that leadership of the said church will, in the future, necessarily involve a greater number of lay leaders, they believe that enhancing the ability and opportunities for the faculty of Concordia University, St. Paul to model and share their faith with students will be an important element in the process of inspiring and preparing lay leaders. Initially, it is intended that the proceeds from said endowment will facilitate retreats of new, full-time faculty members to study, learn from experienced faculty and contemplate the implications and methods of modeling and sharing their faith in the classrooms of Concordia, St. Paul to assist students in the process of connecting their faith, lives and careers.
Herman Scholl Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established by:
Olga Scholl

Herman Scholl Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established by:
Olga Scholl

Date Established:
August 6, 1985

Recipients of the Mr. and Mrs. Herman Scholl Scholarship Endowment Fund will be selected by the Concordia College, Saint Paul, Scholarship Committee and selected according to the following criteria: Enrolled at Concordia University, Saint Paul and preparing for full-time church work.
Herman Sr. and Martha Gratz Family Endowed Scholarship

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Herman Sr. and Martha Gratz Family Endowed Scholarship

Established by:

Date Established:
April 17, 2024

Provide scholarships to CSP students enrolled in programs preparing for the full-time ministry of the LCMS.
Hilbert and Norma Brandt Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by:
Norma Brandt

Hilbert and Norma Brandt Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by:
Norma Brandt

Date Established:
September 8, 2017

One-half to Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota, to be used for student scholarships to those eligible students entering into full time church work with THE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD. For these purposes I request that the University establish the Hilbert and Norma Brandt Memorial Scholarship Fund, and that for ten (10) years after the establishment of the Fund, income shall only be distributed at least annually for the Fund’s purposes. Thereafter, principal may be used for scholarships or for such other purposes as the University may see fit.
Hilken Family Endowment

Established by:
Barbara Bernard and Doug Hilken

Hilken Family Endowment

Established by:
Barbara Bernard and Doug Hilken

Date Established:
May 21, 2021

For scholarships to nursing students in Portland, Oregon needing financial assistance.
Hoffmann Institute Endowment

Established by:
Oswald Hoffmann

Hoffmann Institute Endowment

Established by:
Oswald Hoffmann

Date Established:
April 16, 2001

Eighty percent of the income is to be used for expenses related to the Oswald and Marcia Hoffmann Outreach Program, and twenty percent of the income is to be reinvested in the Fund.
Holst Scholarship: Access to Opportunity for Excellence

Established by:
Rev. Dr. Bob & Lynne Holst

Holst Scholarship: Access to Opportunity for Excellence

Established by:
Rev. Dr. Bob & Lynne Holst

Date Established:
August 30, 2010

Concordia is committed to providing programs that provide a focused approach for academic, financial, and support services to achieve higher graduation rates and decreased indebtedness for all students.
Holtz Outdoor Elementary Education Endowment

Established by:
Robert & Lois Holtz

Holtz Outdoor Elementary Education Endowment

Established by:
Robert & Lois Holtz

Date Established:
October 8, 1998

The income is to be used for scholarships preferably for full-time students with financial need, pursuing an elementary education major with an interest in teaching in the outdoors and/or an interest in the environment.
James F. and Karen R. Laatsch Term Endowment

Established by:
Rev. Jim & Karen Laatsch

James F. and Karen R. Laatsch Term Endowment

Established by:
Rev. Jim & Karen Laatsch

Date Established:
October 1, 2016

The university will invest the Fund in a separate stock indexed investment account and reinvest all earnings for an initial period of up to five years from the date of the first.

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