At Cal Lutheran, the need for scholarships is great. Approximately 97% of students—both new and returning – rely on financial aid, including scholarships funded through the generosity of donors. Our commitment is to admit qualified students regardless of their financial circumstances. Your contributions not only enable students to experience the gift of a Cal Lutheran education but also empower them to pursue successful careers.

Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship Emergency Support Scholarship Final Stretch Scholarship The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Fund Student Scholarships Community Leaders Association Violet and Gold Scholarship More Scholarship Opportunities
Areas to Support
Invest in the Student Experience Strengthen Student Belonging Support Student Scholarships Empower Academic Excellence Nurture Faith Formation Champion Athletics Strengthen Cal Lutheran in the Community Greatest Need Make Cal Lutheran Cares Day Your Own
Leaderboard
Cares Day Leaderboard
35 Participants
Rank Department Raised
1 Annual Fund $236,310.00
2 Presidential Strategic Initiatives $86,200.00
3 The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Fund $81,151.00
4 Student Employment Fund $74,791.00
5 Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary $58,997.00
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Illuminate Student Success Match
Double your impact and illuminate student’s path to success! From now until 5:00pm tonight, Integrated Lighting Concepts will match your gift dollar for dollar up to $1,000, ensuring bright futures for student community leaders!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Match
Generous Donor Kelly Kimball- a member of the Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Advisory Council- has agreed to match dollar for dollar gifts made to this fund up to $50,000.
Completed
$1,000
Student Scholarship Match
Each $1000 made to one of the "More Scholarship Opportunities" will unlock a $1000 match - up to $5000, thanks to the generosity of Linda Maxwell, Arnold Gutierrez, and Jim Bessey.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
$3,000,000
Bridge to the Future Challenge
UPDATE: ALL NEW GIFTS COUNT! An anonymous donor couple has issued an incredible challenge—they’ve pledged their entire $3 million estate gift if we can reach 1,500 donations to any area on the leaderboard by midnight tonight!
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Invest in Futures – Double Your Impact
Donate before midnight tonight and Logix Federal Credit Union will match every dollar, up to $1,000, to support hardworking students. Your gift empowers future leaders and opens doors to education. Double your impact—invest in their success today!
Completed
$1,000
Emergency Support Fund Challenge
For every $1,000 raised, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked - up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of Leanne and George Neilson.
Completed
$2,500
Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship Challenge
If we raise $7,500 by 7:00pm, Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship will receive matching funds of $2,500 committed by an early donors.
Completed
Cal Lutheran Cares Around the World!
Rank State Gifts
1 CA 94
2 TX 5
3 AZ 3
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