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Jerb Miller Scholarship Program


Westminster College alumni who are educators have the opportunity to nominate five deserving students for the Jerb Miller Scholarship. The scholarship is created in honor of Dr. Jerb Miller, a beloved professor who taught education at Westminster from 1968 until his death in 1992. Jerb Miller scholarships are an annual scholarship worth up to $26,000 for a four-year total of $104,000 for first-year students enrolling in the Fall 2025 semester. Nominated students must have a 3.5 overall GPA to qualify.

 

Nominations for this program are open and are encouraged to be submitted as early as possible.


Program Timeline


November 1
Priority Consideration Nomination Deadline
November 1
Student Admissions Applications Due
Beginning Aug 1 for Fall 2025, and on a rolling basis
Student Notification of Admissions Decision
May 1
Student Deposits Due in Admissions Office

*This scholarship is not stackable with merit scholarships.

 

 

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:

  • An annual scholarship worth up to $26,000 for a four-year total of $104,000
  • 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

  • Pastor or Alumni Congregants: Nominations are due December 1
  • Students: Westminster application for admission due December 15

*This scholarship is not stackable with merit scholarships.

 

Questions?


Questions about the Presbyterian Scholars Program may be directed to:

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