MOScholars Gains Momentum

Now in its third year, MOScholars - the tax credit program benefiting K-12 students attending private institutions - continues to bless students enrolled in Lutheran schools throughout the Missouri District. While 97 students were awarded full and partial scholarships in its inaugural year, the goal for the 2024-25 academic year seeks to double this effort.

Approximately 200 students from 32 LCMS schools are awaiting funding through this statewide effort. Taxpayers to the state of Missouri, both individuals and businesses, can easily make this goal a reality.

“With each year, we’ve watched MOScholars gain momentum - in both the number of students receiving scholarships, as well as the taxpayers reserving credits and supporting them,” says Leah Sieveking, Director of Mission Advancement for the District. “God can use anything, including our taxes, for work in His kingdom.” The Missouri District invites all of you to join in this movement.

Directing up to 50% of your Missouri state income taxes to Lutheran education through this program is as simple as completing an online form and pre-paying a portion of your taxes in the amount of your tax credit reservation. The District website (mo.lcms.org) contains even more information on MOScholars, as well as the links to get the process started.

At no additional cost and with minimal effort, MOScholars allows taxpayers to decide how their tax dollars should be spent. Directing these tax dollars for scholarships to attend Lutheran schools is a blessing to children and families that will make an eternal difference. Thank you for your participation in MOScholars through the Missouri District.

Please note: Taxpayers have until December 31 to participate in MOScholars for the credits to apply for the 2024 calendar year. Leah Sieveking at the District office can be reached at 314-590-6211 or leah.sieveking@mo.lcms.org with any questions.