for Undergraduates
The Scholarship Program
The Tulare County Lutheran Scholarship Program for Undergraduates was established to benefit Lutheran students who are residents of Tulare County, California. The scholarship program is made possible through a permanently endowed fund at the Lutheran Community Foundation, established by an anonymous donor. Through these scholarship awards, the donor wishes to endorse the optimism and success of today's youth, and intends these scholarships to provide educational opportunities to outstanding individuals who have demonstrated their abilities and their desire to explore the unlimited possibilities available to them. The donor also shares a belief in the faith and values inherent in and promoted by colleges and universities affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It is the donor's hope that recipients of this award similarly recognize such value, and that they, too, may one day be in a position to identify other students in need of educational scholarship assistance, also "passing it along" without carrying it as a debt to be repaid. (There is also a Tulare Scholarship for Graduate & Professional Education)
The Lutheran Community Foundation is an affiliation-based community foundation that operates nationally. The mission of the Foundation is to serve our donors with integrity, as together we changes lives and spread joy by sharing our blessings with the world.
Eligibility
The scholarship program is open to high school graduating seniors, current undergraduate students, and previous scholarship recipients as outlined below:
High School Seniors. Any high school senior who plans to attend a Lutheran college or university may apply for the scholarship. Students must have a permanent residence in Tulare County and be a member of a Lutheran congregation.
Lutheran College or University Undergraduate Students. A current undergraduate student may apply if the student is enrolled, or plans to be enrolled, on a full-time basis at a Lutheran college or university. Applicants must have a permanent residence in Tulare County and be a member of a Lutheran congregation.
Previous Scholarship Recipients. Students who have previously received this award may re-apply for this scholarship on an annual basis, if the student is enrolled, or plans to be enrolled, on a full-time basis at a Lutheran college or university. Applicants must have a permanent residence in Tulare County and be a member of a Lutheran congregation.
All applicants to this scholarship program must have graduated from high school in good academic standing, and must maintain good academic standing in their undergraduate studies in order to continue receiving the scholarship.
Scholarship Awards
Recipients of these scholarship awards will be notified by the Lutheran Community Foundation. Scholarship awards are sent directly by the Foundation to the educational institution where the recipient will attend.
The amount of scholarship awards will vary, based upon information provided in the application. It is intended that these scholarship awards will provide financial assistance that is not otherwise covered by available resources or other financial aid to the applicant. Funds may be used to defray expenses for tuition, room and board, books, laboratory expenses, and/or other related educational expenditures.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients will be determined by a Scholarship Committee of the Foundation. The Committee members understand the value and importance of higher learning in today's society. The Committee will not discriminate in the selection of recipients based on race, sex, age, national origin, disability, ethnicity or veteran's status.
Application Process and Deadline
Students who wish to apply to the scholarship program must complete an application. The application and required attachments will be posted on our website annually in February.
Questions?
Additional questions about this scholarship program may be directed to Susan Carter, Senior Associate at the Lutheran Community Foundation at 1-800-365-4172 or by e-mailing Susan Carter.
