About the Program:

The First Lutheran Scholarship Program includes multiple scholarships offered through First Lutheran Church. Applicants will be considered for all scholarships offered, however an individual can only receive one scholarship. Scholarships are one-time, non-renewable awards. Currently the following scholarships are available.

• First Lutheran Church Scholarships are established through donations from the congregation. This congregation believes in the importance of education and we want to show our love and support to our graduates. We are members of one family in Christ, working together and sharing in each other’s lives. The number and amount of individual scholarships will be determined by the amount of funds available each year.
• The Donna Johnson Memorial Scholarship was created by the Johnson family in memory of their mom/grandmother. Donna sought to make a difference in the lives of others through volunteering, leadership, and kind acts toward others. Scholarships of at least $5,000 will be awarded to one or two applicants each year.

The scholarship program is open to all graduating high school seniors who are members of First Lutheran Church, Le Sueur and will be attending a two- or four-year college or university or a vocational-technical trade school.

Applications will be reviewed and recipients selected by the First Lutheran Church Scholarship Committee comprised of the following:

•     Pastor of First Lutheran Church
•     Congregation Treasurer
•     Congregation representative(s)

How to Apply:

• The application must be received in the church office on or before the first Monday of April. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered by the Scholarship Committee.
• A school transcript must be provided as part of the application.
• A personal statement must be included as part of the application.
• A letter of recommendation is required. Choose someone who knows you well and give them the appropriate page (or online link) to complete and return to you as per instructions. Please refrain from asking the pastor, a family member, or relative to complete the letter.
• All information will be kept confidential and will be used only by the Scholarship Committee.

• Application:

  1. Apply with the packet mailed to you:

     • All forms are to be submitted to the church office in paper form or emailed in at office(at)firstlutheranlesueur(dot)org.

  2. Apply with PDF Document:  

     • Click Here to download and save this document to your computer. Your responses can be saved as you enter them.
     • All forms are to be submitted to the church office in paper form or emailed in at office(at)firstlutheranlesueur(dot)org.

  3. Apply Online:

     • Click here to begin online submission.