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.
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:
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 about the Presbyterian Scholars Program may be directed to:
Rev. Jim Mohr, College Chaplain, mohrjr@westminster.edu, 724-946-7116