Scholarship Endowment Fund Committee Chairman — Melissa Houchin

The LWML Texas District Scholarship Endowment Fund Committee awards scholarships to women studying to become full-time church professionals. The Scholarship Endowment Fund Committee members are appointed for six-year terms and the chairman rotates every two years. Contact the Scholarship Endowment Fund Committee Chairman Melissa Houchin by email. 

For information on how to donate to the endowments click here. 

Scholarship Guidelines and Application

The LWML Texas District Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 1990 in celebration of our 50th Anniversary. Interest from the fund has enabled the committee to award scholarships to women from Texas District LCMS congregations enrolled in a course of study leading to full-time professional church work in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

For information on applying for a scholarship for the 2024–2025 school year, including a fillable application form click here. Applications are due by March 31 of each year for the following school year. 

2023–2024 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulation to these six young women selected by the LWML Texas District Scholarship Endowment Fund Committee to each receive a $1,375 scholarship for the 2023–2024 school year. 

Olivia Hitz 
Faith Lutheran Church, Plano
Junior at Concordia University Chicago

Kenlyn Nitz 
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Dallas
Senior at Concordia University Chicago

Magdalena Obersat
Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Manheim
Junior at Concordia University Wisconsin

Emma Schnegelberger
Zion Lutheran Church, Dallas
Senior at Concordia University Chicago

Olivia Thoelke
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Houston
Sophomore at Concordia University Irvine

Elizabeth Trempala
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Carrollton
Senior at Concordia University Wisconsin

Members of the Scholarship Endowment Fund Committee are: Melissa Houchin, Michelle Heckmann, and Judy Kunkel.

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