Nebraska District financial support is available to anyone preparing for full-time service in the church. Applicants must be enrolled at a Concordia University System school or Concordia Seminary at   Fort Wayne or St. Louis, demonstrate financial need, and have completed their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The Concordia University System consists of the 10 LCMS-operated universities located in Ann Arbor, Mich.; Austin, Texas; Bronxville, N.Y.; Irvine, Calif.; Mequon, Wis.; Portland, Ore.; River Forest, Ill.; St. Paul, Minn.; Selma, Ala.; and Seward, Neb. Application forms may be printed from the link at the right or requested from the universities and seminaries. The deadline for completing the application process is May 1 for the first semester and December 1 for the second semester. Only one application is needed per academic year.

The LWML North provides scholarships for students preparing for careers in full-time church work on the basis of residence in the LWML North region, financial need, and full-time enrollment in the Concordia Education System. The Nebraska District Student Aid Committee administers these grants, and the application is the same as the District Aid Application Form. Forms may be obtained from the link at the right or from the financial aid offices of the universities and seminaries, with May 1 and December 1 deadlines.

The LWML South offers assistance to students from the LWML South region who are going into full-time church work. Information and applications may be obtained from the student’s local LWML society, at www.lwmlnesouth.org, or from Elaine Royuk; 334 N 1^st St.; Seward, NE 68434 or 402-646-9024. Completed applications are due June 3.

The Nebraska District Lutheran Laymen’s League (LLL) is again providing scholarships for students studying for full-time church work, including pastor, DCE, DCM, deaconess, liturgical arts, and education. Applicants for the 2010-2011 school year are now available. For applications contact: Dr. Marvin Swan; PO Box 863; Grant, NE 69140, mmswan@gpcom.net, or 308-352-6504. Application deadline is May 22.

The Gil and Blondie Vogt Scholarship Fund is designed to assist Nebraska students preparing for LCMS church vocations at any LCMS university or seminary. Requests for information or applications should be sent to Pat Hofer at hofpat@gmail.com or 402-334-0320. Application deadline is April 15.