Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Scholarship Grant

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Summary

The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Scholarship, established in 2005 by the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Petersburg, Virginia, supports graduating seniors who are communing members of the Church and plan to pursue higher education. In 2024, eligibility expanded to include students from nearby Lutheran churches. This scholarship aims to encourage academic achievement and commitment to worship among local youth, fostering community engagement and educational advancement.

Overview

The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond The Community Foundation of Richmond is a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving quality of life across the Richmond region by connecting people, ideas, and resources for lasting community impact. The Foundation manages charitable funds, supports local nonprofits, and leads strategic initiatives that address community priorities such as education, health, economic opportunity, and equity. Through grantmaking, donor services, and community leadership, the Foundation works to strengthen nonprofits, respond to emerging needs, and build a more resilient, inclusive, and thriving Richmond-area community. Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Scholarship In 2005, the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, in Petersburg, Virginia, established a scholarship fund to support the Church’s young congregation members by awarding educational scholarships to graduating seniors who are communing members of the Church and plan to attend a college, community college or vocational school. In 2024, the eligibility criteria was expanded to include students from additional area Lutheran churches.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible student must be a communing member of one of the following churches: Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer ( Petersburg, Virginia), ChristLutheran Church (Richmond, VA), Messiah Lutheran Church (Mechanicsville, VA), Epiphany Lutheran Church (Richmond, VA), First English EvangelicalLutheran Church (Richmond, VA), St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church (Richmond, VA), Christ the King Lutheran Church (Richmond, VA), LutheranChurch of Our Savior (Richmond, VA). Eligible student must demonstrate a commitment to worship.Eligible student must maintain at least a “C” average.Eligible student must be a candidate for high school graduation at the end of the current academic year, and plan to enroll in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, community college or vocational school the following academic year