DESCRIPTION
This scholarship is named to honor the legacy of Joanne Denecke who is the family matriarch and taught at Trinity Lutheran on 16th Street. May God bless your educational pursuits as you create your own Christ like legacy like Joanne!
The scholarship is awarded to a Lutheran High School graduate or senior with plans to enroll in undergraduate studies at a Lutheran college or university to pursue the teaching ministry and receive his/her Lutheran Teaching Diploma.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a Lutheran High School graduate or member of the senior class.
Applicants must be preparing at (or applying to) a Lutheran college or university for the teaching ministry.
The applicant must be planning to attend or presently be attending a Lutheran institution on a full-time basis. Prior to distribution of the funds, the individual must be accepted and enrolled.
The applicant must demonstrate academic skills by establishing a good grade point average while taking courses, generally regarded as college preparatory or while attending college or university.
Selection will be weighted heavily toward financial need (in the event of more than one applicant) and the candidate and his/her family must demonstrate to the selection committee their need for financial assistance.
The applicant should demonstrate service to church and community and be of high character as evidenced by responsible actions throughout his or her school years.
The scholarship will be awarded without regard to sex, race, place of birth, or disability.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Denecke Family Scholarship Application
Students interested in applying for this scholarship must complete the Denecke Family Scholarship application and submit it on or before April 15.
SELECTION
Selection of the Denecke Family Scholarship recipient will be made by Lutheran High School’s scholarship selection committee based on careful consideration of each applicant’s application. The recipient of the scholarship will be announced at the annual Academic Awards Chapel.
DISTRIBUTION
The Denecke Family Scholarship award will be deposited directly to the recipient’s college or university account through notification the Office of the Registrar at the recipient’s college or university.
RENEWABILITY
Past recipients of the Denecke Family Scholarship are eligible to apply for the award provided they meet the eligibility criteria described above.
JOANNE DENECKE KERKHOF
The Denecke Family for Christian Education Fund was established to honor the legacy of Joanne Denecke Kerkhof and to financially support students who are planning to go into the Lutheran teaching ministry. Joanne, the matriarch of the family, was a Lutheran grade school teacher at Trinity Lutheran on 16th Street, where all five sons graduated. When LHS was founded, her two youngest became students and members of the classes of 1980 and 1982. Additionally, her daughter-in-law and two grandsons are also graduates of LHS.
QUESTIONS
Questions about the scholarship or application process may be directed to Kathy Anderson, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at kanderson@lhsi.org or 317-787-5474.