Church merger leads to scholarship at Thiel College for Lutheran students from Erie

Posted October 7, 2020Communications and Marketing Department

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College has been presented with a new endowed scholarship from Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Lawrence Park in Erie, Pa. which could award about $2,000 annually.

The $40,000 endowment stems from a merger between Christ the Redeemer and Faith Lutheran Church and has led to a scholarship for Lutheran students from the Erie area. The new scholarship joins a list of 27 named scholarships from Lutheran churches in the region.

“We are incredibly blessed to have support from our local churches,” Vice President of College Advancement Roberta Leonard said. “Without the help of Christ the Redeemer and so many other churches, Thiel would not be the leading College it is today.”

Individuals, groups, organizations, or churches interested in setting up an endowed scholarship fund should contact Leonard or 724-589-2024.

The College has more than 200 named scholarships for students.

Prospective students interested in this scholarship or learning about other scholarship opportunities should contact the Office of Admission at 724-589-2345.

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Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.



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