Lutheran South offers two merit based awards to incoming 8th grade students. The awards are described below: 

The Explore Scholarship

The Explore Scholarship is awarded automatically to the 8th grade students with the top scores on the Explore Test* regardless of their application status. Potential winners must take the Explore Test during the fall of the 8th grade year to be eligible. The Explore Scholarship recipients receive $1200 toward their tuition during their freshman year after they apply and are accepted to Lutheran South. The award is renewable for three additional years at LHSS. Winners are generally notified in January of the 8th grade year. 

Class of 2015 Explore Scholarship Recipients 

• Nolan Connelly                  Twin Oaks Presbyterian
• Ian Crane                          Christ Community Lutheran School
• Ian Ericson                        Immaculate Conception Catholic School
• Alex Hoang                       Abiding Savior Lutheran School
• Shelby Hobbs                    Hope Lutheran School
• Elizabeth Kirkman              Green Park Lutheran School
• Katie Kube                        Work of Life Lutheran School
• Ethan McGue                    Christ Community Lutheran School
• Kassia Meyer                    Abiding Savior Lutheran School
• Nicholas Taylor                  Green ParkLutheran School
• Taylor Turnipseed               Abiding Savior Lutheran School

The Excellence Award

The Excellence Award is awarded to 8th grade students who demonstrate excellence in four areas: academics; activities and clubs; leadership; and service. Candidates must score a minimum 18 composite on the Explore Test* and must have applied to Lutheran South by March 30 of their 8th grade year. Candidates must also complete a separate Excellence Award application and submit two letters of reference by March 30 of the 8th grade year. Beginning with the Class of 2015, the Excellence Award recipients receive $1200 toward their tuition during their freshman year. The award is renewable for three additional years at LHSS. Award candidates will receive an application in the mail in February.  Award recipients are notified by the end of April. 

Class of 2015 Excellence Award Recipients 

• Michaela Fick                    Cornerstone Academy
• Kim Hart                          Abiding Savior Lutheran School
• Josh Huber                        Victory Christian School
• Josh Jett                           St. John's Lutheran School - Arnold
• David Knost                       Christ Community Lutheran School
• Garrett Pagano                  Green Park Lutheran School
• Lauren Shawcross             Green Park Lutheran School
• Julia Steffens                     Christ Community Lutheran School
• Daniel Wangler                  Christ Community Lutheran School
• Kristin Willenbrock             Green Park Lutheran School

*The EXPLORE Test is a standardized test offered free of charge by Lutheran South to all prospective 8th grade students. The test is administered in each area Lutheran elementary school during October. Other interested 8th graders or those who miss the test date at school may attend a Saturday test date in November (required to be eligible for the Explore scholarship) or in February. Eighth graders who do not attend a Lutheran elementary school but who do take the Explore test at their school may submit a copy of their results to Lutheran South.  Results need to be received by January 15 of the 8th grade year to be eligible for the Explore scholarships.

Explore Test Saturday dates for the Class of 2016:   November 5, 2011 & February 11, 2012