Post-High School Scholarship Application

For Spirit of Joy Partners | Year 2025-2026

Criteria for the Spirit of Joy Student Scholarship include the following:

The student is a partner of Spirit of Joy.
The student is a first-time, first degree undergraduate student.
The student will carry a full credit undergraduate course load at a college, university or technical school.
The student will complete the Spirit of Joy Scholarship Application, including the essay requirements.

The Spirit of Joy Lifelong Faith Formation Team will review all applications and will send the scholarship directly to your school this summer.

Once your application is submitted, it is your responsibility to contact the church with any changes in plans or school choice.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

Name:

Parents' Name(s):

Home Address:

Your email address:

Parent email:

Your cell phone:

I am a partner of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church

Yes

College/University (list top choices if unsure):

Address of College Financial Aid Office:

Possible Course of Study or Major(s):

Briefly describe how your faith has influenced your education, your participation in extracurricular activities, OR your family life.

Briefly describe how you anticipate your faith will impact your future profession. Example: If you choose law, or nursing, (your best guess on future career), how might your faith influence your work?

If your College/University has a matching grant (Often Lutheran schools like Augustana have matching grants), please note the deadlines, and send any necessary forms to Spirit of Joy as soon as possible.

Does your college/university offer to match your church scholarship?

Yes

Deadline: