GREENVILLE, Pa.—Jacob Coffield, of Bethel Park, Pa., has been awarded a Dean’s Scholarship to attend Thiel College.
The Dean’s Scholarship, worth $12,000 over four years, is awarded annually to five incoming students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.
Coffield is a student at Bethel Park High School and plans to major in environmental safety management.
During high school, Coffield was active in a number of academic and extracurricular activities. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the Environmental Science Club, and Distributive Education Clubs of America. Coffield also played on the school’s soccer team and participates in recreational basketball.
Outside of school, Coffield enjoys spending time outdoors and lists hunting and fishing among his primary interests.
He is the son of Debbie and Jim Coffield and has two sisters, Karissa and Kariane.
Thiel College emphasizes access and affordability for students and families. Ninety-nine percent of Thiel students receive some form of financial aid, including merit-based scholarships such as the Dean’s Scholarship.
Students and families interested in learning more about other scholarship opportunities at Thiel College should contact the Thiel College Office of Admission at 724-589-2345 or admissions@thiel.edu.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.