UNITED METHODIST SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The United Methodist Scholarship Programs
Scholarships are awarded on an academic year basis. A student is eligible to receive only one United Methodist scholarship during any one academic year.
United Methodist scholarships are available to undergraduate students at more than 100 United Methodist-related colleges and universities.
Many of the scholarships for graduate students are designated for persons pursuing a degree in theological studies M.Div., D.Min., Ph.D.), higher education administration or older adults changing the ir careers.
Scholarships for racial ethnic undergraduate or graduate students and UM students at non-UM schools are also available.
Who May Apply?
An applicant must be: an active, full member of a United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to applying
A citizen or permanent resident of the U. S. for most programs
Admitted to a full-time degree program in an accredited college/university
Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or above.
How Does One Apply?
Contact the director of financial aid at the United Methodist college or university of your choice, the chairperson of your annual conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry or The United Methodist Scholarship Office at the address listed for information and/or application form or request an application online.
Click here for Scholarships Information Request Form
United Methodist Leadership Scholars Program: $1,000 become $3,000: Through the UMLS program, local churches are encouraged to provide $1,000 scholarships for students planning to enroll in a participating United Methodist-related college or university. These institutions match local church funds for a total award of $2,000. In addition, the UMHEF has agreed to profice a limited number of $1,000 matching scholarships for a total award of $3,000 (local church, UMHEF, and school funds).
UMLS SCHOLARSHIPS:
Peed
For South Georgia certified candidates for ministry attending a United Methodist Seminary or other University Senate approved seminary. Application deadline is April 15th each year. The application should be mailed to: PEED Scholarship Committee, Commission on Higher Education, P O Box 1529, Carrollton, GA 30112First Time Application (click here)
Renewal Application (click here)
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The Scholarship will provide one $1,000 scholarship annually to a member of the United Methodist congregation within the bounds of the North Georgia Annual Conference who is enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student in an accredited Georgia United Methodist seminary. Deadline is May 1st.Baugh-Smith
he Baugh Smith Scholarship was designed for and dedicated to needy United Methodist students who are members of the North Georgia Conference. Deadline is May 1st.Contact the Georgia United Methodist Commission on Higher Education and Campus Ministry for above applications.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
UNITED METHODIST LOAN & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS BROCHURE - describes both programs. Contact the General Board of Higher Education Office (also available in Spanish).
RESOURCE KIT
Information on all the loans and scholarships available through the General Board Higher Education Office. (One copy of this publication is free of charge. Shipping and handling will be added to additional copies).
SCHOLARSHIP PACKET
Information on all the loans and scholarships available through the General Board Higher Education Office and other resources available in the marketplace. To order, please contact the Georgia United Methodist Commission on Higher Education office.
For additional United Methodist Scholarship Information click here
United Methodist Higher Education Foundatioin Scholarship Opportunities
For Information Regarding Available Loans click here
Write, Phone or Fax to:
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships
P.O. Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007 Scholarship Department 615/340-7344; Loan Department 615/340-7346 FAX: 615/340-7367or
Georgia United Methodist Commission on Higher Education and Campus Ministry
P.O. Box 1529
Carrollton, GA 30112
770.854.7283 E-MAIL: