Young Presbyterians Give Scholarships at Westminster College

Westminster College has awarded 28 freshmen $44,000 Young Presbyterian Scholarships.

 Westminster College, a Presbyterian Church-related college, offers $44,000 scholarships to outstanding PC (USA) students and offers students a way to continue to grow in faith and leaderships while on the Westminster campus.  The scholarships are given to all PC (USA) congregations, in essence, to award to a student of their choosing who meets the qualifications of active memberships in a PC (USA) congregation, and exhibits a 3.5 or higher cumulative high school grade point average. 

 "The key thing that I am observing about the Young Presbyterian Scholars Program is that the students are truly living up to their 'billing,'" said Carey Anne Meyer LaSor, coordinator of the Young Presbyterian Scholars Program.  "When they were nominated, their pastors had the opportunity to share their own impressions of the young men or women, and often they were glowing reports.  Last spring 10 of our first year's YPS students made the Dean's List, 10 were inducted into Lambda Sigma, eight were given departmental or other prizes and scholarships, one made the PAC Honor Roll in the fall semester, and one was recognized by Omicron Delta Kappa and Mortar Board as one of the top 10 freshman leaders on campus.

 "I am constantly amazed by these young men and women." LaSor continued.  "They are intelligent, caring, driven, able, friendly, spiritual young people who will, I believe, inspire this campus in ways we do not know yet.  I can't wait to see what happens."

Nominations for the 2005-2006 scholarships are due by Oct. 31.  Visit www.westminster.edu/yps for more information about the Young Presbyterian Scholars Program, of c ontact LaSor at (724) 946-7365.

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