Daniel (Mide) Coker has been named a 2025 recipient of the Waynesburg University Christian Life Scholarship. He is the son of Michael and Paulina Coker of Georgetown, Ontario, Canada.
Coker attended St. Jude's Academy (Mississauga, Ontario) where he played basketball and hockey and was a member of the STEM Club (science, technology, engineering and math). He was an Honor Roll student in grades 10, 11 and 12.
While at Waynesburg, Coker will major in business information science and plans to continue his basketball career. He looks forward to getting to know new people while on campus, including his roommate, coaches and professors.
"I get to grow my connection spiritually while attending WU as well as share the word of Christ with others," said Coker.
About the Scholarship
The Waynesburg Christian Life Scholarship recognizes students who have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and who are involved in the life of a local church as they grow in faith. The scholarship is available to first-year freshmen and provides $4,000 over four years.
Scholarship recipients are also provided with activities, conversations and mentorship through the office of the University Chaplin and the Center for Campus Ministry.
Each recipient is assigned a Christian mentor from their anticipated field, discipline or major so that they can grow in their Christian faith while also developing leadership qualities at Waynesburg University.
To learn more about first-year freshman scholarships, click below.
