The Kenneth R. Germann
Servanthood Scholarship

History: From 1972-1999, Mr. Ken Germann capably served Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School, Decatur, Indiana, as teacher. In that same time, he also served as the Minister of Music at St. Paul Lutheran Church (Preble).

           Mr. Germann demonstrated professional and faithful service to the families of our community. Therefore, to God’s glory and in Ken’s honor, the PTL of Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School is establishing a Synodical college scholarship in his name.

Guidelines:    

1.         Any Wyneken graduate attending a Synodical college full-time (except for colloquy students) in preparation for a career in church service may apply for the scholarship. Additionally, this student must have signed a Declaration of Intent at an LCMS institution.

2.                  Financial need is not a qualification to enroll for this scholarship.

3.                  Candidates are expected to write an essay detailing two things: Their church-related career goals, along with the courses of study which they have chosen, and a brief explanation of what and/or who led them to this career decision.

4.                  All essays will be due by April 1^st, being sent to:
Germann Scholarship Committee
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School
11565 North US Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733

5.                  Candidates are to be available, either in person or by telephone, for a brief interview with the Germann Scholarship Committee.

6.                  The Germann committee shall then decide who will receive the scholarship, and report this decision at the last PTL meeting of each school year and their local home congregation.

7.                  It is recommended that the award given to candidates be $750 per academic year not to exceed five academic years for undergraduate candidates (or seven academic years for colloquy candidates).

8.                  Scholarship money will be paid directly to the college for unmet tuition needs not to exceed $750 per academic year.

Stewardship/Financial Administration:

1.                  The PTL Treasurer shall be responsible for the administration of the Germann Scholarship fund account.

2.                  This account shall be self-perpetuating, and the PTL shall designate $2,500 to its account each year. These monies are to be held in account separate from the PTL general fund. Unused funds will rollover to the following school year.

3.                  The PTL treasurer shall make the deposits and withdrawals.

4.                  Contributions to this fund can be solicited by personal donations from individuals or groups, and/or through fundraising activities through PTL.

5.                  Trustees of the Scholarship Fund are the Germann Scholarship Committee, the PTL President, and the PTL Treasurer. These trustees will also determine the amount of money to be included in the scholarship fund.

6.                  GSC members will annually review the Germann Scholarship guidelines.

Committee: The Germann Scholarship Committee chairperson is appointed by the Wyneken PTL chairperson. It is the responsibility of the committee chairperson to then select the group’s members, which will consist of a Wyneken teacher and up to four laypersons.