Concordia Nebraska announces new Luke Scholars honors program participants

Luke Scholars is Concordia University, Nebraska’s honors program. It is open to all students of any educational background. Participants are chosen via application, and approximately 15 new students are admitted each year. The program is in its seventh year at the university.

“I am excited about the incoming class of Luke Scholars and look forward to all God has in store for them.  While diverse in their respective interests and majors, they are united by their commitment to challenge themselves intellectually and their desire to understand the world from a Christian academic perspective.” 

This year, 14 students were admitted to the program:

Averil Finnern

Micah Dehne

Kelsey O’Gara

Lille Douglas

Emma Fiala

Emily Lindau

Hannah Gruber

Timothy Pester

Johanna Speckhard

Mark Bulgrien

Camryn Beikmann

Jonathan Morris

Caleb Anderson

Joshua Schultz

“I am excited about the incoming class of Luke Scholars and look forward to all God has in store for them,” says Concordia Nebraska Professor of History and Director of Luke Scholars Dr. John Hink. “While diverse in their respective interests and majors, they are united by their commitment to challenge themselves intellectually and their desire to understand the world from a Christian academic perspective.”

Luke Scholars are disciplined and motivated students who are willing to challenge themselves intellectually to enhance their lives and serve others through their vocations. Luke Scholars receive notable tangible benefits, including complimentary Luke Scholars course materials, access to the Luke Scholars library, tuition waivers for course overloads, funds to support research, supplemental study travel stipends and recognition for being a Luke Scholar on transcripts.

All students who have been admitted to Concordia are invited to apply to be a part of Luke Scholars. An application, two letters of recommendation from teachers and, if selected, an interview are part of the application process. Once students have been admitted to Concordia, they may submit an application via email to LukeScholars@cune.edu.