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Young Presbyterian Scholar Program


 

The Young Presbyterian Scholars program is a partnership between Westminster College and Presbyterian and historically-related congregations, including PC(USA), ECO, EPC, Orthodox Presbyterian, and Covenant Presbyterian Churches.

We seek to provide students with opportunities to continue to grow in their faith while attending one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the country. Each congregation can nominate two students for the scholarship each year.

 

 

$2,000 annually
Add-on scholarship


New for fall 2026, the Young Presbyterian Scholars Program will provide an additional $2,000 to accepted students Westminster College merit scholarship.

Students nominated must have at least a 3.5 GPA, have a membership in a Presbyterian or historically-related congregation, including PC(USA), ECO, EPC, Orthodox Presbyterian and Covenant Presbyterian Churches and be nominated by a member of the pastoral staff or any Westminster alumni belonging to the church.

Young Presbyterian Scholars will receive:

  •  $2,000 annually on top of their Westminster College merit scholarship.

  •  Personal and spiritual growth at one of the nation’s most admired liberal arts colleges

  •  Involvement in ministry opportunities sponsored by the Office of Faith and Spirituality

  •  Mentorships/partnerships with other students throughout the program

  •  Opportunities to study and discuss issues relating to faith

  •  Development of leadership skills

 

 

Program Timeline


November 1
Priority consideration deadline for nominations
November 1
Priority consideration deadline for admissions applications
May 1
Final deadline for all nominations and applications

 

We are currently accepting nominations for the Youg Presbyterian Scholars Program. We encourage early submission of nomination forms to help ensure scholarship funding availability for your nominee(s).

 

 

Questions?

 

Questions about the Presbyterian Scholars Program may be directed to:

Rev. Jim Mohr, College Chaplain, mohrjr@westminster.edu, 724-946-7116