Lutheran and Other Christian Affiliated Scholarships

This scholarship is for undergraduate students who wish to discern how they might best serve the church after college life. For some, this might involve full or part-time work as a pastor, youth worker, church musician, deaconess or deacon. Others might pursue volunteer opportunities as a worship leader, small group leader, church school worker or be involved in other activities. Students from all branches of the Christian family are welcome to apply.  Scholarship awardees must enroll in and be an active participant in the Christian Leadership and Formation program (REL 389) during their time at Valpo. The priority application deadline is January 15. For questions, please email .

Award minimum is $2,500. The amount can increase to a maximum of $5,000 based on leadership  in the program.  The student must be engaged and in good standing within the Christian Leadership and Formation (CLF) program and  and maintain satisfactory academic progress to renew the scholarship. Only undergraduate students are eligible for the scholarship and may receive it for up to 4 years.

• Prospective students must be admitted for undergraduate studies at Valparaiso University and submit the Faith-Based Scholarship Application. The scholarship application’s priority deadline is January 15. For questions, please email faithbasedscholarships@valpo.edu.
• Current students, please email .

Members of a Lutheran congregation in the greater St. Louis, Mo., area

• Must be preparing for a career in the healthcare field (e.g., nursing, physical or occupational therapy, or pre-medical arts).
• Must complete undergraduate admission application and file the FAFSA.

Amount is $5,000 per year.

Undergraduate students who are Lutheran or graduated from a Lutheran High School.

• $1,500 per year.
• Must complete undergraduate admission application.
• Notified with offer of admission

This scholarship is for Lutheran undergraduate students who are actively engaged in leadership roles in their congregations, districts, synods, or Lutheran high schools.

Full tuition: Two awards are made each year.*

Scholarship awardees must enroll in REL 389 every semester and participate in the Christian Leadership and Formation (CLF) Program where they will be a part of the Lutheran Leader Cohort during their time at Valpo. 

*Lutheran Leader finalists who are not selected for the full tuition scholarship will automatically be considered for the Allen Scholarship which begins at $2,500/yr and can increase up to $5,000 in years 2-4.

Prospective students must be admitted for undergraduate studies at Valparaiso University and submit the Faith-Based Scholarship Application. To be considered for the Lutheran Leader scholarship, the scholarship application must be received by January 15. For questions, please email .

Undergraduate students who have attended Lutheran Summer Music will earn at least a Vivace Music Scholarship when they audition for the Department of Music.

Award Amount: minimum $1,000

• These scholarships are available regardless of major.
• Through the Music audition process, students may be awarded a larger music scholarship.
• Students should list Lutheran Summer Music in their list of activities on their application to Valparaiso University

Dependent child of full-time, professional, rostered Lutheran Church workers. Incoming freshmen and transfer students are eligible.

• $3,000 per year
• Must complete undergraduate admission application.
• Student will be notified with the offer of admission.

First preference to graduates of St. Peter’s Lutheran School in Columbus, IN (Bartholomew County). Second preference to students who graduated from other Lutheran parochial schools located in Bartholomew County, IN. Third preference to students who graduated from Luther parochial schools located in Indiana, south of U.S. Highway 40. Amount can range from $5,000 to $7,000 per year. Must complete undergraduate admission application.