Scholarships
Luther College students participating in TRIO Student Support Services are eligible to apply for two scholarships each year. The Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship and the Karen Julesberg Scholarship benefit first-generation college students, income-eligible students, and students with disabilities involved in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at Luther College. TRIO SSS provides holistic support and comprehensive programming that fosters students’ academic success, personal development, financial empowerment, career readiness, and community engagement. The federally-funded program has been available at Luther for more than 50 years and serves 165 students annually. While the TRIO SSS program is federally-funded, the scholarships are funded through private donors.
Steven Mark Anderson Scholarship
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 seven scholarships of $1,000 are issued each year.
Karen Julesberg Scholarship
Karen Julesberg ’60 of Madison, Wisconsin, has sponsored this scholarship since 2012.
Five scholarships of $1,000 each are issued each year.
“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. “Once I learned about TRIO with its variety of activities designed to support income-eligible and first-generation students, my choice was easy.”
Read About Our Scholarship Winners
The Karen Julesberg Scholarship benefits first-generation students, income-eligible students and students with disabilities.
“These scholarship recipients exemplify resilience, determination, and commitment to service, community, and self,” said Jennifer Hanifl, Ed.D., director of TRIO Student Support Services.
“These scholarships are more than financial support — they’re a recognition of our students’ resilience, leadership and academic excellence,” said Jennifer Hanifl, director of TRIO Student Support Services.
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.
Phone: 563-387-1269
Fax: 563-387-1411