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Take Heart Scholarship

Applications for the 2026 Take Heart Scholarship have officially closed.

2026 Scholarship Winners

1st place

Norah Chase
Carlyle, IL

2nd place

Megumi Going
Columbus, IN

3rd place

Kendall Carey
Clermont, FL

What Is the Take Heart Scholarship?

The Take Heart Scholarship was developed for high school seniors who 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 wants to assist your transition by offering financial support through the Take Heart Scholarship. Three individual awards are available: $3,000, $1,000, and $500. Applications close May 1, 2026, and winners will be announced by May 30.

A group of young students with their heads bowed.

Questions?

For more information or assistance with your application, contact Rehema Kavugha, Director of Synod Relations, at 314-885-6406 or email at rehema.kavugha@lcef.org.

Terms and Conditions

The recipients of this scholarship award will be notified by LCEF. Funds are awarded to be used to defray expenses for tuition, 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.  If the recipient misrepresents any information, LCEF reserves the right to revoke the scholarship.