Donna Lynn Schmitzer Memorial Scholarship

Frankenmuth Community Foundation

The recipient of the Donna Lynn Schmitzer Memorial Scholarship will be chosen based on the following criteria:
1. Candidates must be preparing at a synodical school or seminary for the Lutheran Ministry, a teaching position, or any other parish worker position at a Missouri Synod congregation or college or its successor, if the Missouri Synod should merge with another Lutheran Synod.
2. The applicant must be planning to attend or be presently attending a synodical college or seminar full time. Prior to distribution of the scholarship funds, this individual must be accepted and enrolled.
3. The applicant must demonstrate academic skills by establishing a good grade point average while taking courses generally regarded as college preparatory or while attending college or seminary.
4. Selection shall be heavily weighted towards financial need; and therefore, a candidate and his/her family must demonstrate to the Board of Governors their need for financial assistance.
5. The applicant must demonstrate service to his church and community and be of high character, as evidenced by responsible actions throughout his or her school years.