E. Clifford and Lois Nelson Endowed Scholarship Fund

The E. Clifford and Lois Nelson Endowed Scholarship Fund was established on December 29, 1978, by E. Clifford and Lois Nelson. Clifford was a 1936 graduate of Luther Theological Seminary who served as Dean at Luther Theological Seminary. He also taught for many years in church history. The fund was created to support the preparation of church leaders to help strengthen and extend the ministries of Jesus Christ in the church and the world, and provides important financial support for deserving students in any degree program.