The Presbyterian Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students attending Presbyterian-related colleges in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Scholarships are awarded to freshmen who demonstrate need, meet specific Presbyterian Church affiliation requirements and enroll full-time at an eligible college.
Scholarship Details
- The fund provides $33,600 in scholarship assistance annually
- Approximately 28 students receive scholarships each year
- This is renewable provided the student meets the school’s requirements for continued eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need
- Applicants must be members of a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
- The applicant’s congregation must be located within the bounds of the Beaver-Butler, Kiskiminetas, Lake Erie, Pittsburgh, Redstone, Shenango, Upper Ohio Valley or Washington presbyteries
- Applicants must have been accepted for admission to an eligible college
Application Process
- Confirm that you meet the scholarship’s financial need, church affiliation and college enrollment requirements
- Obtain and complete the Presbyterian Scholarship Fund application form
- Submit the completed application form to the financial aid office of your college
The Presbyterian Scholarship Fund offers valuable financial assistance to students who meet its Presbyterian affiliation and financial need requirements. Eligible freshmen should consider applying to help reduce the cost of their college education.
