Westminster College has awarded $1,710,000 in merit-based scholarships to nine incoming first-year students for the upcoming academic year, recognizing academic achievement, leadership and demonstrated potential for success across a range of academic disciplines.

“When we select recipients for our top scholarships, we’re not just recognizing past success—we’re investing in future leaders. This group stood out for their curiosity, resilience and sense of purpose, and we’re confident they will make a lasting impact both on our campus and beyond,” said Lana Whitehead, vice president for enrollment management.

Westminster College held Competitive Full-Tuition Scholarship Interview Days on Jan. 30, Jan. 31 and Feb. 16, inviting qualified incoming first-year students for fall 2026 to campus for a selective interview process for its most prestigious scholarships. Students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher were invited to participate, with 261 expressing interest and 162 ultimately interviewed.
    
The awards include full-ride and full-tuition scholarships through the Fowler-Liddle Memorial Scholarship, the Joseph R. Furno Memorial Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship and the Lemmon Family Scholarship, reflecting Westminster College’s commitment to access and affordability in higher education.

Bryce Roberts of Canfield, Ohio, and a student at Canfield High School, received the Fowler-Liddle Scholarship, a full-ride award valued at $236,000. The Fowler-Liddle Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduates of Canfield High School or high schools located in Canfield, Ohio. Roberts plans to major in pre-medicine and chemistry.

“I’m honored and thankful to receive the Fowler-Liddle Scholarship and grateful to God for opening this opportunity. I’m excited to attend Westminster and continue growing both academically and personally,” he said.

Maylanna Fenwick of West Mifflin, Pa., a senior at West Mifflin Area High School, received the Joseph R. Furno Memorial Scholarship, a full-ride award valued at $236,000. The Furno Scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students from Monongahela Valley school systems. Fenwick plans to major in early childhood education and special education.

One additional recipient of the Furno Scholarship has requested anonymity.

Two students received Presidential Scholarships, full-tuition awards valued at $167,000. Recipients include Jackson Naumovich of Alexandria, Va., a student at Thomas A. Edison High School, who plans to major in sports management.

“This scholarship proves my dedication and hard work is being recognized at the highest level. I can’t wait to start my next chapter, both academically and in baseball at Westminster,” Naumovich said.

Also receiving a Presidential Scholarship is Jagger Boyd-Tiuseco of Pittsburgh, a senior at Avonworth High School, who plans to major in law and politics. 

Four students earned Lemmon Scholarships, full-tuition awards valued at $167,000. The Lemmon Family Scholarship at Westminster College is a prestigious full-tuition award for incoming first-year students enrolling in Westminster’s pre-health curriculum, with first preference given to pre-medicine majors.

Recipients include Victor Jockin of Lutz, Fla., a senior at Berkeley Preparatory School, plans to major in pre-dental studies and neuroscience; Geno Lamonaca of Windber, Pa., a student at Richland High School, plans to major in pre-medicine and biology; Chloe Reinstadtler of Monaca, Pa., a senior at Central Valley High School, plans to major in pre-medicine and biology; and Rigley Teresi of Mentor, Ohio, a student at St. Ignatius High School, plans to major in pre-medicine and biology.

For more information, contact the Westminster College Office of Admissions at www.westminster.edu/admissions, admissions@westminster.edu or 724-946-7100.

Pictured clockwise from top left are Bryce Roberts, Maylanna Fenwick, Jackson Naumovich, Jagger Boyd-Tiuseco, Victor Jockin, Geno Lamonaca, Chloe Reinstadtler and Rigley Teresi.

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By Betsy Fontaine Hildebrand ’92
Betsy Fontaine Hildebrand ’92 is the director of communication in Westminster College's Office of Marketing and Communication.

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