Introducing

the Hillenbrandt Scholarship

The Hillenbrandt Scholarship was established through a bequest that the Hillenbrandt Family left for the church in 2001.

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The Hillenbrandt Scholarship Fund, named for Charles and Caroline Hillenbrandt, was established with an allocation of $10,000 from the Hillenbrant Estate. Its purpose is to award merit scholarships ($250.00) to members of Good Shepherd enrolled in post-secondary education programs through a yearly application process.

Contributions from the congregational members over the years have prevented this fund from being depleted. The Hillenbrandt Scholarship Fund welcomes donations from any member or friend of the congregation, their estate, or sources at any time. Traditionally an ice cream social was held in the fall to help raise funds, but since 2020 ice cream socials have not happened due to Covid. The funds received in 2022 were from individual congregation members totaling $231.

Mr. & Mrs. Hillenbrandt when they were young in the military with an inset photo of them when they are older.

Since its inception in 2002, with the first awards being distributed for the 2003-2004 academic year, more than $20,000 has been awarded! Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will be available February 1 and the deadline for submitting an application is April 1, 2023.

Deadlines and Important Dates:

  • The deadline for mailing the application to be considered for the upcoming school year, which includes fall and spring terms, is April 1st.
  • The Hillenbrandt Scholarship is awarded on Trinity Sunday during the church service, with a fellowship hour following.
  • In the fall of the year, upon verification of enrollment, the scholarship will be awarded directly to the recipient to be used for school-related expenses.

Upon Completion of Application:

  • Do not submit your application until you have all the required materials.
  • Make sure your application is filled in completely and accurately.
  • Sign and date your application where instructed.
  • For online applicants: After submitting your online form please mail or hand deliver your transcripts and essays to Susan Kelly, Chair of Scholarship Committee, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 510 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville, NY, 12211.
  • For mail-in applicants: Please send your printed application, transcripts, and essays to Susan Kelly, Chair of Scholarship Committee, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 510 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville, NY, 12211.

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