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South Wisconsin District

Scholarships available from South Wisconsin District

There are two types of scholarships available from the South Wisconsin District LWML. Deadlines for the scholarships are found on the Events page. Directions can be found on the Scholarship Applications.

TLC Scholarship

The Love of Christ Scholarship (Scholarship Fund) is to provide financial assistance to attend district LWML events. Established in 1998 to assist women in South Wisconsin District who wish to attend district retreats and conventions. Limited number of scholarships are available for each event (ten $100 scholarships per retreat and thirty $100 scholarships for District Convention, every other year). Scholarships are used toward registration first and various other expense for the event. Scholarships are considered on an individual basis and a new application must be submitted for each event. Confidentiality of all applicants, including those awarded scholarships, is a high priority. Deadlines for each event will be announced on the website and only applications received by the deadline will be considered.

TLC Scholarship Resources

TLC Scholarship Application TLC Scholarship Available for LWML SWD Events

Female Church Worker's Scholarship for 2022-2023

These grants are funded by the individual members of the LWML-South Wisconsin District through a percentage of Fall Retreat and Winter Getaway offerings, special gifts and interest on our funds. To be eligible, a woman must be a resident of South Wisconsin District enrolled in one of our synodical institutions preparing for full time church work in a called position. Please pray for these women as they continue their education

Female Church Worker's Scholarship for 2022-2023 Scholarship Winners

Julia Baker

Julia will be returning to Concordia University Nebraska as a sophomore this fall, majoring in K-12 Education. Growing up in a missionary family in Central Asia, Julia has been heavily involved in service work in the church. Activities in high school and college included translation of English to Kazakh and Kazakh to English, humanitarian aid, teaching guitar, instrumental, and church ministry. Her family’s participation in the LWML dates back to her great-grandmother, who was an SWD president, grandmother, and Julia herself having written an essay published in an LWML publication. She will be a wonderful example to her students, showing and living her deep faith and trust in the Lord.

Katarina Hinck

Katarina will be attending Concordia University Wisconsin as a senior this fall to complete her Early Childhood and Special Education studies. In high school and college she traveled to Ghana, Africa, and Czech Republic on mission trips, as well as participated in music programs, other church activities, sports, and was inducted into the National Honor Society. Most recently she became a member of the Comfort Care Program at CUW, where she works with Zoey Comfort Dog as a handler. Katarina has been aware of the LWML in her church since she was given a Mite Box as a grade-schooler. She will be a blessing to her young students with her compassion and love for the Lord.

Hannah Eatherton

Hannah is a senior, returning to Concordia University Nebraska this fall. She is majoring in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Hannah comes from a family of church workers and is looking forward to continue this tradition and opportunity to serve. She has been very involved in church activities as a musician and Sunday School teacher and other leadership roles throughout her high school and college years, including Alumni Assistant, National Honor Society and Dean’s List accomplishments. She is acquainted with the LWML through family members and church friends. She is looking forward to complete her Lutheran teacher education and serving her Lord.

Katherine Benes

Katherine is attending Concordia University Wisconsin as a junior this fall, majoring in Elementary Education. She states she has been blessed by God with a family rooted in the faith as Lutheran schoolteachers. Katherine was very active in high school church and school activities as a musician, VBS volunteer and other volunteer opportunities. She also was a National Honor Society member. She participates in intramural sports at the college level and is also a Special Needs Volunteer and volunteers at the Mail Center. Katherine is very enthusiastic about her future as a Lutheran schoolteacher, sharing the good news with her students.

Rebekah Eatherton

Rebekah will be returning as a newly married student this fall at Concordia University Nebraska, where she will be majoring in Elementary Education. Rebekah comes from a family of church workers. She is looking forward to her final year in college in order to be fully equipped and prepared for serving the world! She is excited about sharing her faith with her students and helping them learn about God. Rebekah has been involved in many activities in high school and college, including vocal, instrumental, church groups, National Honor Society, Dean’s List, and Alumni Assistant. She is excited about continuing her family tradition of church workers.

Female Church Worker's Scholarship for 2023-2024

Female Church Worker's Scholarship for 2023-2024 Resources

Scholarship Application Applications must be postmarked by April 30th, 2023 to apply for funds for the 2023-2024 school year.