Scholarships for UM Students

1/19/2023

The mission of The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation is that to make it be economically possible for any qualified student to be educated at a United Methodist-related institution of higher education. More than $2 million is awarded each year for qualifying students. Click here for more information on scholarships, eligibility and applying. Click here for graphics and resources to use in publications.

The United Methodist Dollars for Scholars program begins with a $1,000 scholarship from your church. The award may then be matched by UMHEF for a total of $2,000. Participating United Methodist-related schools and UM conference foundations may also each match. Award may total up to $4,000. Funds are limited at each matching level; awards and totals are not guaranteed.

The General Named Endowed Scholarship program includes awards of various amounts from 130+ named scholarship funds established by various donors. In addition to basic eligibility requirements, some funds have additional criteria (i.e., resident of specific conference, majoring in specified field, etc.) students must meet in order to be considered. We will match you with the award(s) for which you are most eligible based on your application.

Special Scholarships Available for:
•Students of ethnic minorities
•Students attending UM-related HBCUs
•Seminary and theological school students
•Students preparing for chaplaincy in US Military

Criteria:
•Must be a member of The United Methodist Church, African Methodist Episcopal Church, AME Zion Church, or Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
•Must be attending or planning to attend a UM-related college, university, or seminary.
•Additional criteria may apply

The mission of The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation is that to make it be economically possible for any qualified student to be educated at a United Methodist-related institution of higher education. More than $2 million is awarded each year for qualifying students. Click here for more information on scholarships, eligibility and applying.