Missouri District of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod

The Missouri District of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a statewide Treasurer-certified Educational Assistance Organization (EAO) for MOScholars. The Missouri State Treasurer lists it as serving LCMS schools as well as Family Paced Education (homeschool) students. It awards MOScholars scholarship accounts funded by donations that earn Missouri tax credits.

  • Tax-credit scholarship organization
mo.lcms.org/mo-scholars

For families

Families at LCMS schools, and homeschool families, can apply for MOScholars through the district; see its MO Scholars page for timing.

For donors

Gifts to a certified EAO earn a Missouri tax credit equal to 100% of the donation, up to 50% of state tax liability, with a four-year carryforward.

About Missouri District of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod

States served
Missouri
Who it serves
MOScholars-eligible students at Lutheran (LCMS) schools statewide and Family Paced Education students.
Programs
MOScholars (Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program)
Last checked
Oct 13, 2026

Profile compiled from the organization’s site and official state lists. Each SGO sets its own rules and decides every application.

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