Undergraduate Scholarships

Presbyterian Scholarships for Undergraduates

Our scholarship application asks students to think about vocation and invites church leaders and mentors to help students recognize their gifts. We serve church members and students preparing for a career in ministry with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). In this work we respond to the anti-poverty and anti-racism priorities set by the agency by administrating need-based aid programs and providing additional aid to people of color through supplemental grants.

Eligible applicants will be PC(USA) church members seeking a first associates or bachelors’ degree, attending an accredited college or university in the United States full-time in 2026-2027. 

Range of Awards: $4,000, up to need* and if need remains after the scholarship is awarded, students may be considered for additional supplemental aid, including:

• $2,000 Supplemental award for People of Color

*The Scholarship for Undergraduates is a need-based scholarship, as determined by the Student Aid Index. If you would like to know more information about need-based aid and the Student Aid Index (SAI), please visit the Federal Student Aid Website here. 

Deadlines: Second Monday in May for applicants and First Monday in June for Responders

Samuel Robinson Award

Over 100 years ago, Samuel Robinson boarded a ship bound for the United States with a copy of the Westminister Shorter Catechism to read during his journey. Grounded in faith, he considered the WSC his touchstone and created an endowment to encourage students attending Presbyterian-related colleges and universities to memorize the Westminster Shorter Catechism.

The Samuel Robinson Award is offered to college juniors and seniors attending a Presbyterian-related college or university. 

Range of awards: Up to $2,000

Deadline: Quarterly - Third Monday of March, June, September, December

Theresa Mumford Memorial Scholarship

This award was created by Mrs. Goertner "Gertrude" Mumford Parkhurst to honor the memory of her mother, Theresa Mumford, to support girls from Brantley County, Georgia who have been orphaned by providing assistance to attend college. 

Eligible applicants are orphaned girls, under the age of 18, from Brantley County, Georgia. If there are no eligible applicants from Brantley County, applicants will be considered from the counties bordering Brantley County. Guidance counselors from Georgia high schools located in Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware and Wayne counties should ask students who might be eligible to complete the online application.  

Range of Awards: 3-6 students with awards ranging from $2,000-$3,000. 

Deadline: New applicants must submit the student portion of their application prior to their 18th birthday.