The Lilly Vocation Research Scholarships (LVRS) is a premier
program of applied interdisciplinary independent study for
some of Concordia’s exceptional students to explore
the meaning of their life’s vocation.
The scholarship award of up to $2,000 may be used for travel, living
expenses, and lost income. Up to six annual scholarships will
be awarded to junior and senior applicants. Award holders
will be expected to prepare a major paper for public presentation
and possible publication.
General criteria for selection includes attention to:
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Gaining confidence in one’s discernment of vocation
as an understanding of the difference between “making
a living and making a life” (quoted in peter Gomes’
The Good Life)
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Self-discovery and critical reflection
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Opportunities for co-learning with persons who have authentically
integrated faith and learning
Interested students should submit a 500- to 800-word application that defines:
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The main questions to be explored in the study project
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How significant
classroom and experiential learning experiences at Concordia
have inspired this research
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The method of study, such as co-learning, volunteer service
involvement, destination and rationale for travel or any other
means of project completion
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Why
it is important now in your life to do this exploring
of gifts and talents
Applicants should also include identification of their major
field(s) of study, cumulative grade point average, any plans
for graduate study, and a preliminary budget for this project.
Application Deadlines:
March 20 for summer
and fall semester awards and Oct. 20 for spring semester awards.
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One Vocation
Research Scholars Story
Plays from
African Folktakes: Our Senior Thesis Becoming a Reality
Kayla Bailey, Katie
Wigand, and Elisa Stene
For our senior thesis,
we produced, directed, designed, and researched the children's
play "Plays from African Folktales" and traveled
with it to 11 area elementary schools to perform. The longest
part of the process was the preparation of the play. Elisa
did directing prep, Kayla designed the set, masks, and costumes,
and Katie researched everything about the cultures the play
was from in order to make sure the designs and performance
were culturally accurate. It was a long process rehearsing
and building everything (which we could not have done without
the Lilly Grant!), but when we were ready for performance,
it was all worth it. We had great experiences working with
the kids and have all learned valuable information about our
callings and vocations because of this project. We are all
called to do theatre in a way that touches people, and because
of this project we now have the skills to do that.
 
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