Scholarships
Through the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Tim Perschke an endowment fund has been created at St. Luke School. This fund's purpose will be to receive gifts and bequests and to use the interest/dividends received from the investment of these gifts and bequests to assist those families who cannot afford to pay the entire cost of music lessons. Monies given to the Little Maestro Music Fund assist in paying the cost of lessons and may also be used to purchase, repair and maintain school instruments. Items related to the school music program, such as sheet music, music stands, equipment, and curriculum may also be purchased with these funds.
If you would like more information or are interested in applying, please fill out an application or inquire in the school office.
Little Maestro Music Endowment Fund
The Leah Montag Memorial Merit Scholarship Fund
Eligibility Guidelines
Each year grants will be given to eligible students. An applicant must be in grades 5, 6, or 7 of St. Luke Lutheran School. The grant will consist of the interest and dividends generated by the endowment fund for one year. The grants will be awarded based on:
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Academic achievement. GPA must be at least 3.0 for every grading period during the current school year.
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Attendance record
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Properly filling out the application
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Essay about the importance of your faith and why you should be awarded the scholarship.
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Teacher recommendation
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Volunteer service and other activities in the community
If you would like more information or are interested in applying, please fill out an application or inquire in the school office.
The Leah Montag Memorial Merit Scholarship Fund was established by a generous gift given by Mr. Allen Montag, in memory of his late wife, to help students at St. Luke. Mr. Montag is a 1943 alumnus of St. Luke Lutheran School.
Purpose of the Fund
This merit scholarship fund is an endowment fund of which only the dividends and interest will be used to provide scholarships for qualified St. Luke students. Applicants for this scholarship must be students of St. Luke Lutheran School.
Grade School Scholarships
This scholarship was established in memory and honor of the Nicol Family.
Purpose of the Fund
The Nicol Scholarship Fund
This college scholarship fund is an endowment fund of which only the interest will be used to provide college scholarships for qualified students. Applicants for this scholarship must be graduates of St. Luke day school who are members of St. Luke Lutheran Church and wish to attend college.
Eligibility Guidelines
Each year grants will be given to eligible students. An applicant must be a graduate of St. Luke Lutheran School. The grant will consist of the interest and dividends generated by the endowment fund for one year. The grants will be awarded based on:
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Student's academic achievement
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Students pursuing a STEM related degree: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (not limited to, but preferred)
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Student’s contribution in serving the church and community
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Applicant properly filling out all necessary forms and application
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Applicant essay—Student's essay should explain how a Christian education at St. Luke has impacted their life, faith, and future vocation.
If you would like more information or are interested in applying, please fill out an application or inquire in the school office.
College Scholarships
The Follstaedt Scholarship Fund
The Willis F. Follstaedt Memorial Scholarship was established by his childhood friend, Vernon Neubert. In his account of remembering Willis Follstaedt, Vernon wrote of many fond memories of the times he and Willis spent together and the fine example that Willis set. Dr. Neubert expressed his appreciation for the fine Christian education he received at St. Luke Christian day school and he also expressed an interest in being able to assist other worthy students, as his own education had been aided through scholarships such as this one. Dr. Neubert retired from Penn State University where he was a professor of engineering.
Purpose of the Fund
This college scholarship fund is an endowment fund of which only the interest will be used to provide college scholarships for qualified students. Applicants for this scholarship must be graduates of St. Luke Lutheran School and active church members of the congregation.
Eligibility Guidelines
Each year a grant will be given to an eligible student. An applicant must be a graduate of St. Luke Lutheran School and currently be an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. The grant will consist of the interest generated by the endowment fund for one year. The grant will be awarded based on:
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Student's academic achievement
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Student's financial need
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Applicant properly completing all the necessary forms and application
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Student's essay explaining their goals in life, why they wish to attend college and how they intend to help their church and community.
This scholarship is not specifically designed to be given to church workers only. Applicants may enter the vocation of their choice and attend an accredited college.
Willis F. Follstaedt was born September 15, 1924, to Oscar and Louise Follstaedt. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke Lutheran Church and attended his day school for eight years. Willis lived on a farm with his parents and two sisters, Helen and Louise. The farm was about a mile and a half from school and Willis and his sisters walked to school most days.
Willis then went on to attend Butler High School, graduating in June 1942. In the midst of the second World War, Willis entered the Army in August 1943. He was sent to Europe as a rifle-man in March 1944. On a beach in Normandy, Willis F. Follstaedt was killed in action on June 12, 1944, at the age of 19. He is buried in the U.S. Military Cemetery in St. Laurent, France.
Willis is the only member of St. Luke Lutheran Church to give his life in service of his country during World War II.
Willis Follstaedt is remembered by his family and friends as a Christian person, who was respectful of and devoted to his family, friends, church and school. It is fitting that Willis should be memorialized through a scholarship fund, as he is an inspiration for today's young people as they seek their way in the Lord.
If you would like more information or are interested in applying, please fill out an application or inquire in the school office.