Elder and Mrs. Leffler spent their entire life in Adventist ministry. Elder Leffler began his ministerial work in the Illinois Conference and served as pastor in Illinois, Iowa, Texas, and South Dakota. He was serving in Memphis, Tennessee, at the time of his death in 1940. After Elder Leffler's untimely death, Pearl Leffler moved to Keene, Texas, to live where her school-age sons, George Jr. and Jiggs, could receive a Christian education. In time all five of the Leffler's children were educated at Southwestern Junior College. This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Jiggs) Leffler, in honor of their parents and their dedication to the Lord's work.

Scholarship award requirements

The Elder George E. and Pearl Leffler Scholarship award is based on academic achievement and financial need and is for a junior or senior theology student.

Student Recipients 

2017-2018 -Miguel Simo

2016-2017 -WilfredoVanegas

2015-2016 - Gabrielle Hurtado 

2014-2015 - Cindy Ortega

2013-2014 - Dominick Alipoon , Austin Powell

2012-2013 - Juscileide Gomez

2011-2012 - Molitoni Hola

2010-2011 - Dustin Serns 

2009-2010 - Daniel Miller 

2008-2009 - Carlos Rodriguez