Scholarships
Read more about our scholarship opportunities below.
Scholarship for First-Year Students in Higher Education
High school students planning on attending an accredited four-year college, technical college, trade school, or other post-high school institution of learning in the 2026–2027 academic year are invited to apply to the St. Mark’s Scholarship. While the forms below are designed for new High School seniors, these scholarships are also available for other adults embarking on new educational enterprises. You may use these same forms and adapt them for your circumstances. Students looking to apply must:
Fill out the application form.
Attach a digital photograph of yourself with your application.
Write a brief essay (1-2 pages) where you:
Describe your goals & aspirations.
Reflect on your past year of education (e.g. What were some of the highlights and challenges? What did you learn?).
Describe how you are connected to a life of faith:
Share your past or present involvement in St. Mark’s (Sunday School, mission trips, volunteering, service projects, etc.)
Describe the way you are living out your faith in relationship to your vocation and community
Include any of the following information that would allow the committee to gain a more complete picture of you: your leadership, volunteer opportunities, clubs, employment, athletics, and extra-curricular school activities.
Include two current letters of recommendation (as PDF files) with your application. Appropriate letters of recommendation might be from teachers, employers, or adult leaders who you know from other activities or projects. We will not accept letters of recommendation from family members.
Applications for students entering their first year in higher education programs will open on April 6th and are due May 3rd.
Scholarship for Continuing Students in Higher Education
Current students planning on continuing in an accredited four-year college, technical college, trade school, or other post-high school institution of learning in the 2026–2027 academic year are invited to apply to the St. Mark’s Scholarship. Students who are pursuing graduate studies at a seminary or university focused on a Christian/Religious vocation may also apply. Students looking to apply must:
Fill out the application form.
Attach a digital photograph of yourself with your application.
Write a brief essay (1-2 pages) where you:
Describe your goals & aspirations.
Reflect on your past year of education (e.g. What were some of the highlights and challenges? What did you learn?).
Describe how you are connected to a life of faith:
Share your past or present involvement in St. Mark’s (Sunday School, mission trips, volunteering, service projects, etc.)
Describe the way you are living out your faith in relationship to your vocation and community
Include any of the following information that would allow the committee to gain a more complete picture of you: your leadership, volunteer opportunities, clubs, employment, athletics, and extra-curricular school activities.
Include two current letters of recommendation (as PDF files) with your application. Appropriate letters of recommendation might be from teachers, employers, or adult leaders who you know from other activities or projects. We will not accept letters of recommendation from family members.
Applications for students continuing in higher education programs are open now and are due April 12th. Apply using the form below.
Application Form
We are delighted that you are applying for the St. Mark’s Scholarship! We celebrate your commitment to furthering your education, and it is our privilege to support members of our congregation on their academic journey. We look forward to learning more about you.
How to Apply
To be considered, please complete all of the following steps:
Answer all questions in this form completely. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Upload a current photo of yourself via the digital application below.
Upload your essay via the digital application below.
Upload two letters of recommendation via the digital application below.
Please Note: Your application is not complete until all steps have been fulfilled. For questions, please contact us at scholarships@smlutheran.org.