Building Blocks Scholarship Fund (BBSF)
Building Blocks Scholarship Fund offers need-based financial assistance to children from economically disadvantaged families who wish to attend Lutheran elementary schools in the metropolitan St. Louis area. Our mission is to touch the lives of children and families through an academically-focused, faith-based elementary school experience and make a positive difference in their future. Since its inception, Building Blocks has awarded financial assistance to 5,146 children, with awards totaling over $3,687,263. Our goal is to make Lutheran elementary school education accessible to all children who apply and qualify.
Application Procedure:
- Download the Family Scholarship Application or obtain a copy from your child’s school office.
- Submit the completed application and a copy of the front and back of your 2009 federal income tax form (form 1040 or equivalent) to the school office.
- Families will be notified by the school administrator of the award determination.
Completed and signed applications received in the BBSF office by
April 15, 2010, will be eligible for the May, 2010 awards. All other applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
Failure to follow this process will result in a delay in processing your application.
Contact Information:
Email Sue Nahmensen or Melissa Maxfield or call 314-268-1520 with your questions.
Building Blocks Scholarship Fund grants financial assistance without bias to race, color, gender, or creed.