Building the Future Through Faith and Financial Support

Every fall, new students arrive on University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s campus filled with hopes, questions, and prayers. Some students come with a clear vision for their future, while others are still searching. Either way, one thing unites them, and that’s the fact that they are stepping into a Christ-centered community that is committed to helping them grow in wisdom, leadership, and faith.

In many cases, the thing that makes that possible is the generosity of donors.

For many students, scholarships are not just a financial tool; they can be a life-changing gift. They give students room to dream bigger, focus harder, and graduate on a more stable foundation. Scholarships are often the reason a student is able to attend Northwestern at all.

Recent graduate Isaiah Hitz (Class of 2024) was one of the students that benefited from a donor-created endowed scholarship. “I was extremely grateful when I found out that I had received this scholarship,” Isaiah shared with us. “I had been unsure if I would be able to complete the semester without going into significant debt.”

Donors who give to student scholarships, especially through endowed funds, are investing in more than a student’s tuition. They’re investing in transformation.

After becoming a Christian in high school, Isaiah felt God showing him the world’s need for more missionaries. While at Northwestern, Isaiah had the opportunity to study abroad in Tokyo, Japan, and he now feels called to pursue ministry abroad. About his endowed scholarship, Isaiah told us that, “This financial gift will enable me to jump into seminary more quickly to prepare to spread the gospel message.”

The best thing about endowed scholarships is that they are structured to last forever in that the original donation is invested and preserved, while the interest made by that investment supports students year after year. That means that a donor’s gift doesn’t just help one student. Over time, it supports dozens of students like Isaiah who are growing into leaders who will shape culture and serve Christ in every field imaginable.

If you’ve already given to scholarships at Northwestern, thank you. Your generosity is creating ripple effects which you may never fully see this side of Heaven.

If you’re considering giving, or even starting an endowed scholarship, we’d love to talk with you about the impact you could have.

If you’re a parent wondering what kind of support your student would receive at Northwestern, know that we care deeply about your student, not just academically, but spiritually and personally. Our financial aid packages are designed to work hand-in-hand with generous scholarship support, and we walk alongside each family to explore every option.

Scholarships aren’t just about dollars. They’re about doors opened. Dreams realized. Callings confirmed.

And that’s what our donors make possible.

“I would want the people who made my scholarships possible to know that they are a much bigger blessing to college students than they realize,” Isaiah told us. “To our generous donors, thank you for supporting Northwestern students who are being prepared to minister to others in a world that needs His light.”

Whether you give $100 or create an endowed fund that lasts generations, your gift matters. It matters to students like Isaiah. It matters to families praying for provision. And it matters to the mission of shaping Christ-centered leaders in a world that desperately needs them.