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).  Check out this link for the latest information

http://umls-students.umc.org/

Georgia Conference (North and South) Scholarships:

Gilmer
Click on the above Gilmer Link to print out a Scholarship Application form. Applications must be submitted before May 1.

Peed
Click on the above Peed Link to receive a Peed Scholarship Application form.

Hood
Click on the above Hood Link to print out a Scholarship Application form. Applications must be submitted before May 1.

Baugh-Smith
Click on the above Baugh-Smith Link to print out a Scholarship Application form. Applications must be submitted before May 1.

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 Information about "Double You Dollars For Scholars click here

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: 615/340-7367

or

Georgia United Methodist Commission on Higher Education and Campus Ministry
150 East Memorial Drive
Dallas, GA 30132
770.854.7283 E-MAIL: gahied@bellsouth.net