Wartburg College

If you’re looking for a college with a conscience, Wartburg College might be the place for you. Wartburg is well known for its commitment to civic engagement, having received awards and honors from the Washington Center, Carnegie Foundation and the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Because of this, student life and community engagement are closely related at Wartburg. Students organize many service trips during breaks in the academic calendar, and they also run the Volunteer Action Center, which is responsible for many service-learning opportunities. Civic engagement finds its way into Wartburg’s academics, as well. Some of the majors available at Wartburg include Urban Ministry, Social Entrepreneurship and Peace & Justice Studies. These majors are ideal for students who want to link their education with their desire to help others. In addition to federal financial aid programs, Wartburg sponsors a number of scholarship programs to assist with tuition. Many of these scholarships are based on merit, but some consider minority status, international study or participation in the Lutheran Church. Wartburg College’s admissions application is available online. It’s free to apply, and you can request more information on the school from their website.

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