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Seminary Fund

Gifts given to the WLS Seminary Fund support the day-to-day operational costs of the seminary and supplement the offerings of love made through WELS congregations.

The costs of education are rising. Today, it takes nearly $22,000.00 to educate one seminarian for one year while tuition rates cover only 29% of that total. We appreciate your partnering with us in keeping tuition rates affordable for our men entering the ministry.

Costs of providing this quality education include:

  • Building and grounds maintenance.
  • Technological needs and upgrades.
  • Faculty and staff salaries.
  • Support for valuable ministerial field experiences for students.

Your gifts are vital to Christ’s mission at WLS. Please prayerfully consider joining us as partners in providing excellent and thorough theological training to equip men for service in the church for years to come.

Gifts can be made online to the WLS Seminary Fund or by contacting our mission advancement director, Kevin Keller.

Scholarship Fund

The WLS Scholarship Fund exists to support students as they complete the rigorous course of study necessary for preparation to proclaim the unconditional gospel. Rising education costs present a challenge to these men, many of them with families, as they strive to balance their studies and their financial obligations.

Current statistics show us that in the Fall of the 2008-2009 academic year:

  • Nearly 95% of the student body received some financial aid.
  • The average amount of aid given by WLS was nearly $1,972.00 per student.
  • The average debt load of students having debt was $16,369.00.
  • $173,500.00 was distributed from the WLS Scholarship Fund.

Financial grants-in-aid and scholarships are awarded every October and February based on declared need, academic achievement, and campus service as evaluated by the Financial Aid Committee and the Governing Board of WLS.

Please join us in providing this important assistance to our future pastors. If you are able, consider a gift to the scholarship fund today and keep these men and their families in your prayers.

Gifts can be made online to the WLS Scholarship Fund or by contacting our mission advancement director, Kevin Keller.

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