Presbyterian Mission Agency presbyterian scholarship for undergraduates Archives

Presbyterian Study Grant supports seminarian’s sense of call

Posted February 8th, 2023

Emily Dawn Sutphin studied religion from a sociological perspective in college. After graduation, she chose to apply to seminary to have “the opportunity to examine my faith from a variety of angles.”

PC(USA) 2023-24 scholarship applications are now open

Posted December 12th, 2022

“Need-based aid is one of the many ways that the Presbyterian Mission Agency responds to its Matthew 25 priorities to end structural racism and poverty.” This statement appears at the end of the full-page announcement in Presbyterians Today about scholarships for full-time undergraduate and seminary students belonging to Presbyterian churches.

University of Puerto Rico student dreams of serving her community

Posted March 22nd, 2022

When Nayomi Villanueva Cabán looks at the health care landscape, she notices a key concept missing — neighborly care. A junior studying at the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla, she is already looking toward completing an additional degree to help fill the void.

Single mom, committed church member juggles school and employment to better serve children during pandemic

Posted October 18th, 2021

Ellashia Spaulding is a committed lifelong member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Roosevelt, New York, and is doing great things in her community.

Samuel Robinson Award winner memorizes Westminster Shorter Catechism

Posted January 8th, 2021

In the summer of 2020, Lydia Miller was feeling somewhat lonely and isolated. Except for her college experience, for the first time she was living away from home — in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as a print design intern at Our Daily Bread Ministries.