About
Concordia University Wisconsin is a private Lutheran university located on 200 acres of lakefront property on the shores of Lake Michigan in Mequon, Wisconsin. The university provides faith-driven education inspiring leadership, purpose, and service in a supportive community. CUW offers over 70 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across six schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, and Pharmacy. With an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the university emphasizes Christian values and community, with 80% of students reporting growth in their Christian faith during their time at Concordia.
Funding Opportunities
Firefly Scholarship
The CK Choose Kindness Foundation awards a $1,000 Firefly Scholarship annually to undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate a profound understanding of kindness. The scholarship pays tribute to Cam Kranich and aims to raise positive community awareness around mental health with the message 'it's OK to not feel OK'. The scholarship is available to students at Concordia University Wisconsin who meet specific academic and major requirements. Applicants must submit a 1000 word essay on the importance of kindness. If awarded, recipients agree to be listed on the CK Choose Kindness Foundation's website and marketing materials.
Schjerven Christian Leadership Scholarship
The Schjerven Christian Leadership Scholarship is offered by Concordia University School of Education and presented by the Robert and Anita Schjerven Endowment to honor professional church work within the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and support its continued legacy. These scholarships provide financial support to undergraduate students who are enrolled in church work programs and intend to teach or work in an LCMS church or school upon graduation. The scholarship awards up to $2,500 per semester for up to two semesters, with spring semester disbursement dependent upon satisfactory completion of the fall semester. Recipients are selected based on demonstrated leadership skills and experience as an undergraduate student, commitment to the Lutheran teaching ministry, and demonstrated financial need.
Visual Arts Scholarship
The Visual Arts Scholarship at Concordia University Wisconsin is designed to support students who have shown an interest in art-related fields, either as a major or minor program of study. This scholarship opportunity recognizes talented visual artists through portfolio review and provides financial support for undergraduate students pursuing their education at CUW. Applicants must demonstrate their artistic abilities through a digital or physical portfolio containing at least 10 examples of their work, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, and show interest in participating in campus art activities such as the Art Guild and the bowls project. The scholarship aims to encourage artistic development within a Christian educational environment and foster engagement with the campus arts community.
Forward in Faith Lutheran Teacher Scholarship
The Forward in Faith Lutheran Teacher Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program specifically designed for students in the School of Education at Concordia University Wisconsin who are pursuing their Lutheran Teacher Diploma (LTD). This scholarship provides financial support to freshman students committed to becoming Lutheran school teachers. Recipients are selected through a competitive video submission process where applicants demonstrate their calling to Lutheran education, share their personal motivations, and articulate how they plan to serve in Lutheran schools. The scholarship aims to support and encourage future Lutheran educators who will make a difference in faith-based educational settings.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 9
- Active Now
- 4
- Source Domain
- cuw.edu
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