Ron Miller Athletic Scholarship

The children of Ron Miller wish to honor their father who dedicated his life to teaching, coaching, and the betterment of the communities he served. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Ron Miller joined the Pembroke State basketball squad in 1961 after transferring from Edwards Military Institute in Salemburg, NC. Ron graduated from Pembroke State College in 1963 with a B.S. in Health and Physical Education and went on to become a successful high school teacher and coach. Over his 37-year coaching career with both men and women, he won over 600 games, including the 1993 NCHSAA State 4A Championship with South View High School in Fayetteville, NC. Coach Miller remained very active with UNCP throughout his career and after retirement.The scholarship is open to any UNCP student-athlete or support personnel (manager, statistician, etc.) in any year of study and is renewable. Preference will be given to a student from Cumberland County Schools, have a minimum 2.5 QPA, and be a full-time undergraduate student. A committee appointed by the Director of Athletics will select the scholarship recipient.