The Synod of Lakes and Prairies,
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
2115 Cliff Dr.
Eagan, MN 55122-3327
Phone: (651) 357-1140
Toll Free: 1 (800) 328-1880
Fax: (651) 357-1141
The Racial Ethnic Scholarship Fund is an educational assistance program designed to encourage Racial Ethnic Students to complete their college education and graduate with an academic degree to prepare for life-long employment, elected, or volunteer service.
Funds for this program are provided by the Committee on Racial Ethnic Ministry, Synod of Lakes and Prairies, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Applicants MUST be:
Applications will be evaluated, and awards selected based on information supplied on the form and the recommendations from a pastor and teacher/professor. Students must be able to demonstrate their leadership in a variety of roles. Winning consideration will focus on academic achievement and personal qualities reflected in church, school, and community activities.
It is your responsibility to see that the official transcript, financial aid information, letters of recommendation, and your application are all submitted by the deadline, September 30th. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All applicants will be notified by the committee if they have been chosen for an award or not. The scholarship award may only be used toward educational costs and will be paid directly to the school. The scholarship is a supplement to any other financial aid received by the student and becomes part of the total financial aid package.
Please read the application information below.
In addition to the application form there are several supporting documents that are required for a complete application. All six documents must be received by the Synod Office no later than the September 30 deadline. It is your responsibility to see that all documents have been submitted. If you would like to know if a document has been received do contact the Synod office (contact info. below). Incomplete applications will not be considered by the committee.
The application may be completed online; you may save your application at any point and return later. The application is also available as a Word document, which may be printed and completed by hand.
*Questions about the scholarship application should be sent to office@lakesandprairies.org or phone 1-800-328-1880, ext.202.