Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington is the custodian of the TLC/LBI-Seattle student transcripts and course catalogs (those that were available at the time TLC ceased instruction). Please contact the registrar’s office at PLU directly to request transcripts (www.plu.edu/registrar).

Your gift will still be accepted by Trinity Education Foundation. Then we’ll work with you to complete the necessary paperwork to change the name of the organization in your estate documents. You can rest assured that your intent for your gift will be honored through the scholarships we offer. Please contact our executive director, Jenny Lockwald-Stewart, via email at jennys@tef-lbi.org or by calling 425-249-4800. She will contact you within 24 hours.

If you have not already chosen a school, click here for a list of eligible colleges/universities.

No. The only requirement is that you are planning to attend an accredited Christian college/university in the Northwest or a seminary in the United States.

Trinity Education Foundation is a faith-based organization following in the footsteps of Trinity Lutheran College and Lutheran Bible Institute.We believe in building up the body of Christ and preparing the next generation to advance the faith, as Paul instructed Timothy: “Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct,love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe” (1 Timothy 4:12 NASB). This is why we’re committed to investing in students attending faith-based colleges/universities.

We use PathwayU as an insightful and practical tool to help our scholars understand four key aspects of themselves: their interests,values, personality,and workplace preferences.The outcomes generated by PathwayU provide a starting point for our coaches to guide the scholars through a process of discerning their unique calling. From there, PathwayU provides a place for students to explore possible career matches, including information on degree requirements, average salaries, required skills, etc. As the student progresses through their college experience, PathwayU also provides job search links that allow the coach and the student to work together on preparing résumés, cover letters, and interview prep.

Our coaches are certified through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and adhere to the standards and ethics required for certification. Our coaches must also be established in their faith journey and actively involved in continuing faith development.

While there are many approaches to identifying vocation and calling, we draw from the wisdom of those who have studied and researched the Bible on these subjects, including such authors as Parker Palmer,Frederick Buechner, Doug Koskela, and Os Guinness. We come alongside our scholars to help them identify their unique gifts, talents, and passions. They can then craft a journey that will result in a positive influence in the world, service to others in their chosen career/ministry, and joyful fulfillment of who God created them to be.

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The Trinity Scholars Program uses strict criteria in selecting the students we help. Then we provide professional coaching throughout each student’s college experience, guiding them toward successful completion of their goals with regular check-ins and consistent reporting.

Seminary students are required to provide an essay at the end of each year describing the outcomes of their studies and future plans.

Trinity Education Foundation sets standards for GPA and expectations associated with behavior/character that every scholar must commit to.Lack of compliance can result in the loss of the scholarship awarded.

From an organizational perspective, we are committed to the expectations of ethical and legal compliance associated with a Christian non-profit organization. We are dedicated to transparency and subscribe to the ratings of organizations like Guidestar.

By including the Trinity Education Foundation in your estate plan, you can ensure that deserving students will continue to receive the help they need. You’ll be extending the great legacy of Christian education and service established by the founders of Trinity Lutheran College, Lutheran Bible Institute, and the Foundation itself.

Here are some of the ways you can designate your gift:

1. A specific bequest of a certain amount or an asset to be distributed to the Foundation after your passing. You can designate an amount, such as $10,000 or $20,000, or the entirety of your estate.
2. A percentage bequest granting a certain percentage of your estate to the Foundation.
3. A residual bequest designating the remainder of your estate (or a percentage of the remainder) after you have made other requests.
4. A contingent bequest naming the Foundation as the recipient if another beneficiary does not survive you.

Remember: Your planned giving should always be prepared with the help of a qualified professional.

Be sure to let us know you’re including the Foundation in your estate plan or if you need help putting a plan in place. Call us at 425-249-4800. Or email us at info@tef-lbi.org.

The easiest way is to go to our DONATE page. You can even designate the scholarship fund you’d  like to give to.

Of course, you can also send a check  payable to Trinity Education Foundation and mail it to:

215 W. Mukilteo Blvd., Suite 205

Everett, WA 982013

(Please Note: Checks with no specific scholarship noted will be added to the general scholarship fund.)

Every year a new generation of deserving students arises, many of whom will need the kind of help Trinity Education Foundation provides. The Foundation will continue its mission, offering guidance as well as scholarships in the areas of ministry and pastoral leadership, business leadership, seminary and other fields.