Gerald W. and Cleo T. Augspurger Scholarship

Gerald W. & Cleo T. Augspurger Scholarship

The Gerald W. & Cleo T. Augspurger Scholarship was founded in 1999 to support students a Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) as they prepare for ministry and leadership in the church.

In keeping with the intent of the fund, priority consideration may be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• A student from Salem Mennonite Church, Kidron, OH
• Any seminary student with a demonstrated financial need.

All qualified students are eligible to apply and will be considered. When applicants do not meet the preferred criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to other students who demonstrate financial need and alignment with the purposes of the fund.

As of June 30, 2025, the scholarship's market value was $57,915. The earnings are paid out annually to cover approximately 19% of tuition.

Support Gerald and Cleo's scholarship

Click the big “Give Now!” button to give in U.S. dollars. If you’d like to give in Canadian dollars, click here.

If you prefer to donate by check, please make it payable to “AMBS,” note "Gerald W. & Cleo T. Augspurger Scholarship" in the memo line, and mail it to 3003 Benham Ave., Elkhart, IN 46517.

More about Gerald and Cleo

The scholarship was established in 1999 from the estate of Gerald & Cleo Augspurger. As dedicated members of the Pulaski (Iowa) Mennonite Church, they were long time supporters of pastoral leadership. From the 1940s onward, visiting pastors almost always stayed in GW and Cleo's home. Additionally, when new pastors were called to the church - often their first pastorate - GW and Cleo became their closest friends, often offering them part-time work to assist with their meager salaries. These relationships never melted away.

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