The Schjerven Christian Leadership Scholarship is open to students completing their first undergraduate degree program and have been a full-time student at CUW/CUAA for at least one year. They must have 45 or more college credits and 3 or more semesters completed when applying and have at least 2 semesters remaining before graduation (including student teaching). Students must have Junior or Senior status in the upcoming academic year. They must be enrolled in a church work program and intend to teach/work in a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod church or school upon graduation. Candidates will be selected based on several criteria: evident leadership skills and experience as an undergraduate student, commitment to the Lutheran teaching ministry, and demonstrated financial need.