Scholarship News
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Scholarship Opportunities at Emanuel
Emanuel is proud to maintain scholarship endowment funds. How blessed Emanuel has been to benefit from the generosity of the scholarship fund donors who left gifts that would positively impact the lives of so many Emanuel people!
Academic Scholarships
Oscar & Louise Modeen Scholarship
By far Emanuel’s largest scholarship fund, it was established through the generosity of Oscar and Louise Modeen in 1956. Eligible candidates must be members in good standing who are attending a 4-year college, full time for all semesters in the 2023-2024 academic year. The awards vary year to year bsed on the number of applicants and the amounts of funds available.
Applicants: General Education (undergraduate, 4-year college) members. Must be members of good standing with a GPA of 2.5 or above, and provide documentation of at least 10 hours of service to Emanuel Lutheran Church or approval for service hours at the worshipping Church while away attending school.
Application Process: Applicants must: (1) complete online applications; (2) write a letter to the Modeen Scholarship Committee; (3) Complete the Service Hour requirements and the Modeen Scholar Service Acknowledgment form; and have contributed financially as an individual Emanuel Lutheran member. Be sure to pay attention to the rubric, the checklist, and other specified requirements.
Download the Rubric below and read the entire document for Application Requirements
Rubric and Checklist for Modeen Scholarship
Modeen Scholarship Application
Modeen Scholar Acknowledgement 23-24
Completed Modeen Service Hour Confirmation Form
Special considerations for the Modeen Scholarship
- To be considered for a Modeen Scholarship you must complete the application and write a letter to the committee addressing the Modeen Scholarship.
- For any additional questions and information please contact Rosie Vojtek at: rvojtek@edovation.org or 860-965-8882 (cell phone).
- For any emails regarding these scholarships, please put “Modeen Scholarship” in the subject line.
- The application, the official transcript and all supporting documentation must be submitted before midnight June 30, 2023.
Ernest & Laura Wignall Scholarship
This fund was established in 2002 by Mr. Wignall in memory of his wife Laura for the purpose of assisting active and participating members of Emanuel enrolled in a Bachelor degree program. The Wignall Scholarship is now being administered by The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Visit their website [hfpg.org] beginning in September of each year for application information and deadlines.
Philip & Gertrude Nestor Education Fund
Grants from this fund are made possible through the thoughtfulness of Philip and Gertrude Nestor who presented the church with a financial gift to help Emanuel’s college students. To help offset book and ancillary college expenses, $150 grants are awarded upon graduation to Emanuel members completing their senior year of college study. There is no application process; graduating seniors are encouraged to notify the Church Office of their graduation date, college/ university, and expected degree.
Applicants: Graduating College Seniors at the beginning of their senior year
Application Process for 2023: In the fall of the year you are graduating from college, upload a letter to the Philip & Gertrude Nestor Education Fund Committee with the following information: 1) Graduation date; college/university, and degree.
John & Alma Olson Jacobson Education Fund
Presented to Emanuel by the Estate of John and Alma Olson Jacobson in 1997, this fund is intended to be used for deserving members pursuing a college education. Scholarships are based on financial need and vary in size.
Applicants: General College, deserving members needing financial assistance
Purpose: To be used in the furthering of the college education of deserving members of the congregation in need of financial assistance, including Emanuel Lutheran youth needing financial assistance in paying for their college education. Since the inception, earnings have been available as supplemental source where needs exist above that provided for by the Modeen. Yearly awards are not always given. The amount for each financial award will be determined based on the need, the number of applicants, and available funds.
Application Process for 2023: Please upload a letter to the John & Alma Olson Jacobsen Education Committee. Use the same criteria and rubric as that for the Modeen Scholarship. Along with the information required by the Modeen Letter, be sure to include the following information: 1) Name, address, email address, phone number; 2) College/University attending, year and major; 3) explain your financial need; and 4) how this funding will help you achieve your goals.
Community Scholarships
The Sven and Fern Carlson Scholarship Fund
The Sven and Fern Carlson Scholarship Fund, established in 2007. It is needs-based and can provide grants to assist neighborhood young people in pursuing undergraduate education at either a two or four year college or university.
Applicants: Neighborhood Youth
Application Process: Please upload a letter to the Elizabeth Jacobsen Education Committee. Use the same criteria and rubric as that for the Modeen Scholarship. Along with the information required by the Modeen Letter, be sure to include the following information: 1) Name, address, email address, phone number; 2) College/University attending, year and major; 3) explain your financial need; and 4) how this funding will help you achieve your goals.
The Friday Night Scholarship Program
The Friday Night Scholarship was established through gifts from Emanuel donors. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist youth participating in the Friday Night Program in attending post-high school technical school, community college or 4-year colleges. This Community application form may be used for either of these scholarship programs.
Applicants: General education neighborhood youth with financial needs who are attending a post high school technical school, community college or 4-year college/university
Application Process for 2023: Please upload a letter the Elizabeth Jacobsen Education Committee. Use the same criteria and rubric as that for the Modeen Scholarship. Along with the information required by the Modeen Letter, be sure to include the following information: 1) Name, address, email address, phone number; 2) College/University attending, year and major; 3) explain your financial need; and 4) how this funding will help you achieve your goals.
Post Graduate Scholarships
Elizabeth Jacobson Education Fund
Established in 1987 as a general education fund, this fund has typically been made available for educational pursuits beyond undergraduate degrees including educational projects or professional skill development.
Applicants: No major specified, members
Application Process: Please upload a letter to the Elizabeth Jacobsen Education Committee. Use the same criteria and rubric as that for the Modeen Scholarship. Along with the information required by the Modeen Letter, be sure to include the following information: 1) Name, address, email address, phone number; 2) College/University attending, year and major; 3) explain your financial need; and 4) how this funding will help you achieve your goals.
Specialized Scholarships
John Eric Johnson Graduate Ministerial Education Fund
Established in 1979 by the provisions of the will of John Eric Johnson, this fund is used to support Emanuel members and staff in pursuit of graduate education in specialized service to the church in areas including; chaplaincy, gospel ministry, parish education, music, youth ministry, communications, foreign service, social services or church administration. These scholarships support educational pursuits meeting the criteria.
Applicant: Post Graduate education in specialized service to the church, member
Application Process: Please upload a letter to the John Eric Johnson Education Committee. Use the same criteria and rubric as that for the Modeen Scholarship. Along with the information required by the Modeen Letter, be sure to include the following information: 1) Name, address, email address, phone number; 2) College/University attending, year and major; 3) explain your financial need; and 4) how this funding will help you achieve your goals.
The Gladys and Stanley Sandberg Staff Continuing Education Scholarship
Established by the Sandberg family in 1969 to be used to fund staff education projects including seminars and reference books.
Applicants: Emanuel Church Staff
Application Process: Please upload a letter to the Gladys and Stanley Sandberg Continuing Education Scholarship. Use the same criteria and rubric as that for the Modeen Scholarship. Along with the information required by the Modeen Letter, be sure to include the following information: 1) Name, address, email address, phone number; 2) College/University attending, year and major; 3) explain your financial need; and 4) how this funding will help you achieve your goals.
David E. Harper Music Scholarship
The David E. Harper Music Scholarship was established in 1983 to provide scholarships for elementary, middle, and high school students for the pursuit of private studies in vocal or instrumental musical arts. Awards have typically been between $200-250 per student.
Applicant: Elementary, Middle, and High School Students pursuing private vocal or instrumental musical arts.
Application Process: Please upload a one page letter to the David E. Harper Scholarship Committee with the following information: 1) Name, address, email, phone number; 2) explain your musical arts pursuit 3) explain you financial need; and 4) how this funding will help you achieve your goals.
Seminar Student Aid
These funds were started in 1958 to aid those studying in seminary.
Applicant: Student enrolled in a seminary program
Application Process: Please upload a letter to the Seminar Student Aid Committee. Use the same criteria and rubric as that for the Modeen Scholarship. Along with the information required by the Modeen Letter, be sure to include the following information: 1) Name, address, email address, phone number; 2) College/University attending, year and major; 3) explain your financial need; and 4) how this funding will help you achieve your goals. In addition, the application must include a letter of recommendation from the Pastor.
Camp Scholarships
Liljedahl Johnson Camp Calumet Fund
The Liljedahl Johnson Camp Calumet Fund was established in 2015 and provides grants to each Emanuel youth attending Calumet. Parents who are registering children to attend Camp Calumet this summer are asked to contact the Church Office.
Camp Calumet Camperships Fund
This long-standing fund provides funding for Emanuel youth attending Calumet. Parents who are registering children to attend Camp Calumet this summer are asked to contact the Church Office.
Community Scholarships
The Sven and Fern Carlson Scholarship Fund
The Sven and Fern Carlson Scholarship Fund, established in 2007. It is needs-based and can provide grants to assist neighborhood young people in pursuing undergraduate education at either a two or four year college or university.
Applicants: Neighborhood Youth
Application Process: Please upload a letter the Elizabeth Jacobsen Education Committee. Use the same criteria and rubric as that for the Modeen Scholarship. Along with the information required by the Modeen Letter, be sure to include the following information: 1) Name, address, email address, phone number; 2) College/University attending, year and major; 3) explain your financial need; and 4) how this funding will help you achieve your goals.
The Friday Night Scholarship Program
The Friday Night Scholarship was established through gifts from Emanuel donors. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist youth participating in the Friday Night Program in attending post-high school technical school, community college or 4-year colleges. This Community application form may be used for either of these scholarship programs.
Applicants: General education neighborhood youth with financial needs who are attending a post high school technical school, community college or 4-year college/university
Application Process for 2023: Please upload a letter the Elizabeth Jacobsen Education Committee. Use the same criteria and rubric as that for the Modeen Scholarship. Along with the information required by the Modeen Letter, be sure to include the following information: 1) Name, address, email address, phone number; 2) College/University attending, year and major; 3) explain your financial need; and 4) how this funding will help you achieve your goals.