The Take Heart Scholarship was developed for you, our Y.I. Club World Changers, who are high school seniors and will soon advance to your next level of higher education. During these times of excitement, anxiousness and uncertainty, “take heart!” As Christians, we cannot anticipate that life will be perfect or familiar, but when we feel that the world has become difficult, take comfort in knowing that our God has overcome it all!
As you begin your new journey, LCEF’s Young Investors Club wants to assist your transition byoffering financial support through the Take Heart Scholarship with up to three awards of $3,000, $1,000 and $500. Applications close May 7, 2023. Winners will be announced on May 23, 2023.
In 1,000 words or fewer, answer this question:
Being a college student is an important vocation. As Gene Veith says, “the Christian life is to be lived in vocation, in the seemingly ordinary walks of life that take up nearly all of the hours of our day. The Christian life is to be lived out in our family, our work, our community and in our church. Such things seem mundane, but this is because of our blindness. Actually, God is present in them—and in us—in a mighty, though hidden, way.” How do you live out your vocation as a college student? Share your thoughts and use the quote as a reflection.
The recipients of this scholarship award will be notified by Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF). Funds are awarded to be used to defray expenses for tuition, room and board, books, laboratory expenses and/or related educated expenditures.
The award amount will be deposited into the student’s LCEF investment. Any amount awarded will be taxable as ordinary income to the recipient to the extent it is not used for “qualified tuition and related expenses” under Section 117 of the Internal Revenue Code. Some expenses, such as room and board, will not qualify. The recipient should consult with his or her tax advisor regarding what expenses are “qualified tuition and related expenses” and to determine whether any part of the award will be taxable.
Children of Lutheran Church Extension Fund employees are not eligible.
If the recipient misrepresents any information, LCEF reserves the right to revoke the scholarship.
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By downloading this application, I certify that I have received and reviewed the applicable current Offering Circular of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund—Missouri Synod.