For the 2026-2027 academic year, Wittenberg will award the Martin Luther Scholar Award to Lutheran students of any Lutheran denomination who are entering Wittenberg as first-year students and who are nominated by their pastor using the form below. Each scholarship provides opportunities for recipients to experience personal and spiritual growth during their time at Wittenberg. This award is in addition to the merit scholarship that students will receive based on their academic achievements.
This scholarship initiative aims to reward outstanding Lutheran students with a $20,000 academic award ($5,000 per year for four years) and to give them an exceptional opportunity to continue their education at Wittenberg, one of the 28 ELCA-related colleges and universities.
To qualify, students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5, be an active member of a Lutheran congregation, and be accepted for admission to Wittenberg.
Nominating a Student
Pastors are invited to select one or more students to receive this four-year award for the 2026-2027 academic year. By nominating a student for this award, pastors have an opportunity to make a significant difference in the life of a youth from their congregations.
To nominate a student, please complete the online nomination for here:
We must receive your nomination by December 15, 2025. The Office of Admission will then send all of the information your student needs to submit an application for admission directly to the nominee, which they will need to complete by February 15, 2026.
Questions? Let us know.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate contact one of the following staff members:
- Ryan Tompkins, Senior Admission Counselor, at tompkinsr@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-6369
- Lindsey Stevens, Director of Admission, at lstevens@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-6368.