Robert Marshall Fellowship
Honoring his longtime commitment to theological education, as President of the Illinois Synod and President of the Lutheran Church in America, his colleagues established the Robert J. Marshall Graduate Fellowship at LSTC. This endowed fellowship supports students preparing for domestic teaching ministries. Fellowships are awarded annually to students based on need and merit. Awards were recently made to:

Neal J. Anthony (USA)- area of studies: Systematic Theology
James Maxey (USA)- area of studies: World Christianity and Mission

William and Betty Danker Fellowship
Honoring their distinguished service in Japan and lifelong interest in helping international students prepare for teaching ministries in their countries of origin, the William J. and Elizabeth M. Danker Fellowship builds on the work done for many years through the Center for World Christian Interaction. Fellowships are awarded annually to students based on need and merit. Awards were recently made to:

Ahida Pilarsky (Peru)- area of studies: Old Testament
Mary (Joy) Philip (India)- area of studies: Systematic Theology

James Scherer Fellowship
From the Eleanor and Arnold Scherer Endowment, in memory of the parents of James A. Scherer, professor of missions and church history emeritus. The 2005-2006 fellowship was recently awarded to:

  2006-2007, Hartia Kotian (India)- area of study: Theology

Fund for Theological Education (FTE)
FTE is a leading national advocate for excellence and diversity in Christian ministry. Its work supports the next generation of leaders among pastors and scholars. FTE provides fellowships and a network of support to gifted young people from all denominations and racial/ethnic backgrounds—encouraging those with gifts for leadership to consider vocations in ministry and teaching and nurturing them in their exploration and study. [For more information about the FTE go to their website: http://www.thefund.org/.] FTE fellowships were recently awarded tothe following LSTC doctoral students:

  Stewart Pero has received a Dissertation Award to help her successfully complete her dissertation and move towards a faculty position at a seminary or theological school. She is a biblical studies scholar in New Testament.

  Elonda Clay, who received a doctoral fellowship for the 2006-07 academic year, has received a supplemental award. She is studying the use of technology in social activism and in the church.