Coleman-Patrick Scholarship

Coleman-Patrick Fund Application Form

The Robert Coleman/Dr. Leroy Patrick scholarship is annually awarded to racial-ethnic undergraduate students who are recommended by their church pastor.  The awards are distributed through the National Black Presbyterian Caucus (NBPC), Pittsburgh Chapter.  Members of the Pittsburgh NBPC express thanks-for-giving to all who contributes to the scholarship in support of this ministry as they continue to encourage the importance of post-secondary education among the youth in our communities.

2023 Application   Due June 2, 2023.


Congratulations to the 2022 Coleman-Patrick Scholarship Recipient!

The recipients of this year’s Coleman-Patrick Scholarship are: Mekkah Nared, attending Robert Morris University; and Kiara Nicole Rockymore, attending Seton Hill University. The funds will be used towards their post-secondary education.  This award was funded through the generous ongoing contributions of various churches, members and friends of the Pittsburgh Presbytery and the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus.

Members of the Pittsburgh NBPC wish to express our sincere THANK YOU to all who contributed to the Scholarship Fund. This ministry emphasizes the importance of post-secondary education and encourages the youth in our communities.

Please continue to pray for our students as they work toward scholastic achievement this year and going forward in our communities and Presbytery.

Giving God the Glory,

Ruling Elder, Lenore Willams, moderator
Pittsburgh Chapter, NBPC

Coleman-Patrick Scholarship Fund Committee:
Elder Alan D. Perry, chair,
Elder, Blanche Bennett,
Elder, Judith Jerry,
Elder Mary Evans,
Elder, Harriette McCray