Business Skills for Faith Based Organizations Academic Gateway Scholarship Application
Thank you for your interest in applying for this special scholarship opportunity provided by the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF).
For the Spring of 2027 Business Skills for Faith Based Organizations program, there will be a limit of 25 seats available. This program will be delivered asynchronously 100% online, and will begin the week of January 4, 2027.
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Scholarship requirements:
- Preference will be given to rostered church workers but others who are employed by an LCMS church, school, or organization may also apply
- The application must be completed by November 9, 2026
- You must answer the following essay question in 400 words or less:
How will completing this program benefit you as a leader AND benefit the ministry in which you serve? If you are not a rostered worker, please add why you are applying and how this program will support your organization.
You will be notified of acceptance, by email, within one week after the deadline closes.