1. The application must be submitted on or before the first Monday of April (April 3, 2023.) Incomplete and/or late applications may not be considered by the Scholarship Committee.  

2. A personal statement must be included as part of the application.

3. A letter of recommendation is required. Choose someone who knows you well and give them the link or the paper page to complete and return to you as per instructions. Please refrain from asking the pastor, a family member or relative to complete the letter.

4. Some information is ONLY needed for those wishing to be considered for the Donna Johnson Memorial Scholarship. Do not complete those sections if you only wish to be considered for First Lutheran Church Scholarships.

5. All information will be kept confidential and will be used only by the ScholarshipCommittee(s).

Section Instructions: 

• Section One Includes:
  • Personal Data
  • Church Activities: List activities in which you have participated and/or volunteered at First Lutheran Church or another church during the past four years. Indicate the approximate number of hours involved in each activity each year. Example: Sunday School Teacher — 45 hours/year
  • Community Activities/Service: List activities in which you have participated and/or volunteered through your community and school during the past four years. Indicate approximate number of hours involved in each activity per year and give any achievements or special recognition received. NOTE: Do not list volunteer projects and activities completed if affiliated with GIGG requirements. Examples: Food Shelf Volunteer - 12 hours/year; Meals on Wheels - 1 hour/week; Community Theatre - 40 hours over the summer.
  • Personal Statement: Address personal thoughts, concepts or ideas as they relate to how your Christian life will continue into your post-secondary education and beyond. (100-150 words)
• Letter of Recommendation: Students – please provide the link (https://forms.gle/DmXTpeVT95qk8YZ4A) to this form to a person who knows you well. This person should not be your pastor, a family member or relative.  If you would like a paper copy of this section to hand out - Click here to download pdf.
• Donna Johnson Scholarship: This section must be completed if you are applying for the Donna Johnson Scholarship.  You must submit a copy of your current transcript - Please email your most recent high school transcript to office(at)firstlutheranlesueur.org. In the subject line write "Confidential - Scholarship Application"