TRIO Student Support Services

Luther College
700 College Drive
Preus Library 107
Decorah, Iowa 52101

Office Hours

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Additional hours as scheduled.

trio@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1269
Fax: 563-387-1411

Scholarships

Luther College students participating in TRIO Student Support Services are eligible to apply for two scholarships.

Read About Our Scholarship Winners

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“These scholarships are more than financial support β€” they’re a recognition of our students’ resilience, leadership and academic excellence,” said Jennifer Hanifl, director of TRIO Student Support Services.

July 21 2025

Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship

The Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship benefits Luther College students involved in TRIO Student Support Services. The Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship was established in 2001 by Lloyd and Kathy Anderson of Ames, Iowa, in memory of their son, Pastor Steven Mark Anderson, who graduated from Luther in 1985.

Up to six students receive $1,000 each through this scholarship.

Six Luther College students have each received a $1,000 Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year.

April 27 2021

Six Luther College students have each received a $1,000 Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship for the 2020–21 academic year.

May 1 2020

Five Luther College students have each received a $1,000 Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year. Recipients of the scholarship were announced during the Luther College TRIO Celebration Banquet on April 10. Recipients include Emmy Buntrock, Taehjona Hodges, Julia Lieb, Viola Niyizigama and Grace Weinrich.

The Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship benefits Luther students involved in the TRIO Achievement Program. TRIO provides “holistic, individualized support and comprehensive programming that promotes students’ academic success, personal development and sense of community.” The federally funded program has been sponsored by Luther for over 45 years and serves approximately 185 students annually.

May 8 2019
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Recipients include Jasmine Elliott, Samantha Ferguson, Lilah Gray, Emily Marthaler, Kaylee Martin, Samuel Nemechek and Samantha Reesman.

June 3 2022

Karen Julesberg Scholarship

The Karen Julesberg Scholarship benefits Luther College students involved in TRIO Student Support Services. Karen Julesberg ’60 of Madison, Wisconsin, has sponsored this scholarship since 2012.

Up to four students usually receive $1,000 each from this scholarship.

“When I was considering the many worthwhile opportunities that support Luther students and programs, it took me some time to select one that not only fit my interests but also touched my heart,” said Julesberg. β€œOnce I learned about TRIO with its variety of activities designed to support income-eligible and first-generation students, my choice was easy.”

Portrait of Jocelyn Demiglio, Kalista Farmer, Ana Garcia de Leon and Shelby Pisney

Four Luther College students have each received a $1,000 Karen Julesberg Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year.

May 13 2022

TRIO Student Support Services

Luther College
700 College Drive
Preus Library 107
Decorah, Iowa 52101

Office Hours

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Additional hours as scheduled.

trio@luther.edu

Phone: 563-387-1269
Fax: 563-387-1411