The Gifts Committee awards annual scholarships to Lake Edge members. The order of priority for these scholarships is:
1. A member attending an ELCA seminary for a Masters of Divinity degree and pursuing ordination in the ELCA;
2. A member attending an accredited ELCA college for an undergraduate degree;
3. A member attending an accredited institution of higher learning for a two- or four-year undergraduate degree.
Students are eligible to receive an annual scholarship a maximum of four times.
2019 Lake Edge Scholarship Application Procedure
The deadline for applications is May 31, 2019. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please write a one-page letter addressed to the Gifts Committee. Letters should include:
1. Your name, address, phone number, email address, and number of years you have been a member of Lake Edge Lutheran Church;
2. The name of the seminary or school you will be/are attending;
3. Why this scholarship is important to you; and
4. Your current school, church, and community activities.
First time applicants please make sure to also include one copy of your grade transcript from your current school and a copy of your SAT/ACT score. All materials should be mailed to:
* Lake Edge Gifts Committee Scholarship
* 4032 Monona Drive
* Madison, WI 53716
Or they may be emailed to: foursumm@sbcglobal.net.
Decision: The Gifts Committee will make the final decision on awarding scholarships. This decision will be made based on academic merit, need, and involvement in church, community and school activities. Successful applicants may reapply in future years for a maximum of four times, but are not guaranteed a renewal.
