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Our donors create donor-advised scholarship funds for any level of education, from preschool to postgraduate studies. We offer two types of scholarship funds – designated scholarships and advise-as-you-go. In 2021 and 2022, our donors granted more than $17 million in educational assistance including scholarships, tuition assistance, and graduate fellowship programs combined.

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Annual scholarships FAQ

Thank you for your interest in our scholarship programs. Thrivent Charitable is no longer administering any scholarships at this time.

If you have questions please review our FAQ, email or call us at 800-365-4172.
Does Thrivent Charitable still offer the Chris Andersen WomenLead Scholarship?
2023 was the final year this scholarship selected and awarded candidates. You can see those recipients here.

We were pleased to offer this scholarship from 2017-23, awarding over $100,000 to 32 recipients. The scholarship was made possible by the generosity of our donors. No new scholarships are available at this time as we focus on other educational initiatives.

Does Thrivent Charitable still offer the Thrivent Charitable Community Scholarship?
We were pleased to offer this scholarship from 2011 to 2022, which was made possible by the generosity of our donor base through the Thrivent Charitable Education Impact Fund. No new scholarships are available at this time as we focus on other educational initiatives.
Does Thrivent Charitable still offer the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Minneapolis Scholarship?
We were pleased to offer this scholarship from 2003 to 2022, which was made possible by the generosity of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Minneapolis. No new grants for this program are available through Thrivent Charitable. LCMS Minnesota South District has graciously agreed to administer this scholarship going forward. The application process can be found online.
Does Thrivent Charitable still offer the St. Paul Lutheran Scholarship?
We were pleased to offer this scholarship from 2001 to 2022, which was made possible by the generosity of St. Paul Lutheran Church. No new scholarships through this program are available. Grants from this endowment fund now benefit the Fund for Leaders Program of the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA.
Does Thrivent Charitable still offer the Mary Barbara Price Lutheran Scholarships—for Undergraduates and for Graduate & Professional Education?
We were pleased to offer this scholarship from 1999 to 2022, which was made possible by the generosity of donor Mary Barbara Price. No new scholarships through this program are available via Thrivent Charitable. California Lutheran University has graciously agreed to administer this scholarship going forward. The application process can be found online.
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Inspiring the next generation of educators
Grateful for their college education and serving 34 years in public education, Eugene and Joye Schutte wanted to help future generations of educators enter the profession.

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