Scholarships

We encourage students to apply to independent foundations that support ministerial and theological education through the distribution of grants and scholarships.

For all scholarships, please read instructions carefully and correspond with outside organizations or Concordia Seminary as directed. Also, be sure to contact your district Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and district Lutheran Laymen’s League for any scholarships that they may award.

Other Financial Aid Opportunities

Concordia University System Scholarship

The Concordia University System Scholarship provides financial aid opportunities for incoming students who graduate from the universities of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (CUS) and who have applied to a program in Ministerial Formation at Concordia Seminary.

Regent Awards

Concordia Seminary’s Regent Awards are designed to help future pastors overcome financial barriers and fulfill their call to ministry.

LCMS District Support

LCMS districts may provide financial support for Seminary students who are members of LCMS congregations. Learn more from your home congregation’s LCMS district.

Veterans and Active-Duty Military

Concordia Seminary participates in programs offered through the Veterans Administration (VA) as well as through the Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure that our veterans, active-duty military and members of the reserves receive benefits that they are entitled to through their service.

Student Loans

Post-baccalaureate students are eligible for unsubsidized loans only. The federal direct unsubsidized loan program is not need-based and provides loans based on the student’s total cost of attendance and anticipated financial assistance.