St. John's Scholarship

St. John's Scholarships & Awards

Each year St. John’s awards scholarships to deserving students who apply and then are chosen by the Scholarship Committee. In addition there is an annual award that has a small honorarium and gift, which is nominated by members, the Morgan Award. Deadline for both awards is May 23, 2023 at Noon.

St. John's Scholarships

$6,000 in Scholarships available to youth who are active members of St. John’s. Two St. John’s Scholarships of $3,000.00 each!

Download the application at the right to apply. The deadline for applying is May 23, 2023 by noon.


1.  Prepare to get your high school or college transcripts with your GPA including high school class percentile ranking. 

2.  Type a one-page, double-spaced essay describing your church activities and how “Living God’s Love in the World” plays a role in your life in pursuit of your professional goals.

3.   Type a one-page, double-spaced essay describing your interests, school activities and community service involvement.

4.   Type a one-page, double-spaced essay demonstrating your need for financial assistance and the planned use for these funds; this should involve a family discussion.  All applications are confidential and destroyed afterwards.

5.   Have a teacher write a letter of recommendation. Have a pastor, church leader (clergy or lay) or other congregational member write a letter of recommendation for you.

The William and Donna Morgan Award

Named for William (1928-2009) and Donna (1932-2010) Morgan, long-time members of St. John’s Lutheran Church. During his career as an educator, Bill served as principal of McClatchy High School and devoted himself to the education of Sacramento’s young people. He and Donna supported the Scholarship Fund from its infancy, and Bill served as the Scholarship Committee’s chair for many years. 

The William and Donna Morgan Award will be presented in their memory to graduating high school seniors as chosen by the Scholarship Committee. 

These awards will be:

• Presented to two of St. John’s Lutheran church’s graduating high school seniors.
• Nominated by members of St. John’s Lutheran Church and selected by members of the Scholarship Committee.
• Based on community service both within St. John’s and in the community and the individual’s commitment to St. John’s mission of Living God’s Love in the World.
• Awarded a gift (blanket, bible, etc.) and a small honorarium ($100).

If you know of an outstanding St. John's senior in high school, please submit any nominations for the 2023 Morgan Awards to Linda Eytcheson, at lindaeytch@yahoo.com by May 23 at noon.

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