Step Up LSM: Support Student Scholarships on April 10, 2025
Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) is stepping into its biggest season yet—and we need your help to make it possible for every student to attend.
April 10 is Step Up LSM 2025, our 24-hour student scholarship drive, and this year’s campaign is more important than ever. Enrollment for LSM 2025 has already reached full capacity, with a record number of applications and student interest.
While this growth is cause for celebration, it also presents a challenge: over 70% of students are requesting financial support, and we’re committed to ensuring that no student is turned away due to financial need. That’s where you come in.
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This year’s goal is to raise $44,000 in just one day, a number that reflects LSM’s 44th anniversary and builds on the momentum of past campaigns. Previous Step Up efforts have been incredibly successful, raising $30,000 in 2023 and $38,000 in 2024—thanks to the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends.
Many LSM students are also stepping up themselves: through our student Match Grant offering, LSM incentivizes and supports fundraising efforts for students enrolled in the four-week Full Session. Students fundraise throughout the year, and after May 15, LSM matches 50% of what they raise, up to $500.
On April 10, Step Up for LSM students by:
Making a gift to support scholarships
Encouraging friends and family to join you
LSM is thriving—but we still need your help. Let’s ensure that every young musician who has the desire and drive to attend LSM has the opportunity to do so. Mark your calendar for April 10 and Step Up for LSM 2025!
