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Jerb Miller Scholarship Program

$2,000 annually
Add-on scholarship

New for fall 2026, the Jerb Miller scholarship will provide an additional $2,000 to accepted students Westminster College merit scholarship.

Students nominated must have at least a 3.5 GPA

As a Westminster college alum and educator, your nomination can provide a deserving student with an extra $2,000 annually.

You may nominate up to 5 students each year.

Submit a Nomination Form

This scholarship honors Dr. Jerb Miller, a beloved professor of education at Westminster College from 1968 until his passing in 1992.

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 Jerb Miller Scholarship. We encourage early submission of nomination forms to help ensure scholarship funding availability for your nominee(s).

About the Young Presbyterian Scholars 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.

Nomination Form

Benefits of Young Presbyterian Scholars Programs

Young Presbyterian Scholars will receive:

Students will recieve $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 Eligibility and Application Information

Student Eligibility Requirements:

Membership in a Presbyterian or historically-related congregation, including PC(USA), ECO, EPC, Orthodox Presbyterian and Covenant Presbyterian Churches
GPA of 3.5 or higher
Nomination by a member of the pastoral staff or any Westminster alumni belonging to the church

Nomination Information

Any member of the pastoral staff or congregants who are also Westminster college alumni can nominate a deserving student from their church.

Scholarship Program Deadlines

Nov. 1 - Nominations due for priority consideration
Nov. 1 - Student admissions application due for priority consideration
May 1 - Rolling admissions application and nominations due

Questions?

Questions about the Presbyterian Scholars Program may be directed to:

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

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