United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Typically, UMHEF scholarship applications are open January 1 - March 1 for the following academic year. Other criteria may apply.

We provide $2+ million in scholarships every year to Methodist students attending UM-related colleges, universities, and seminaries. // We reserve the right to delete comments that express harmful or hate speech, as well as incorrect information and spam. While awards are not guaranteed, applicants must meet the following main criteria to qualify:

- Be a member of a United Methodist Church for a

t least 1 year prior to applying.
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in one of the 100+ United Methodist-related schools of higher education listed at https://www.umhef.org/about/schools/listofschools/. In addition to our main scholarship programs, UMHEF also offers specialty awards, including for students attending UM-related , those preparing for chaplaincy in the US military, those who are dead/hard of hearing, etc. Full details can be found at https://www.umhef.org/.

This week, the UMHEF staff is preparing to move to a new office space next door to our current building. We will be chec...
06/15/2026

This week, the UMHEF staff is preparing to move to a new office space next door to our current building. We will be checking emails, but responses may be delayed. Thanks for understanding!

Be a part of our "summer scrapbook"! Send us photos of what you're up to this summer. 😎🌞📸
06/12/2026

Be a part of our "summer scrapbook"! Send us photos of what you're up to this summer. 😎🌞📸

Check out this Duke Divinity School feature on student - and UMHEF scholar - Reagan Kelly. It's such a blessing to be a ...
06/12/2026

Check out this Duke Divinity School feature on student - and UMHEF scholar - Reagan Kelly. It's such a blessing to be a part of the village supporting her education. Way to go, Reagan!

Hello, East Ohio Conference! If you're at Annual Conference this week at College of Wooster, be sure to stop by the UMHE...
06/11/2026

Hello, East Ohio Conference! If you're at Annual Conference this week at College of Wooster, be sure to stop by the UMHEF table and chat with our President, Rev. Cara Stultz Costello. Prayers for a meaningful and restorative time together.

United Methodist young adults — is God calling you to ministry? Our friends at the General Board of Higher Education and...
06/10/2026

United Methodist young adults — is God calling you to ministry? Our friends at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry are hosting Exploration 2026, a sacred space to discern and learn about pathways of ministry and service in The United Methodist Church! Registration is now open!

📆 Nov. 6-8 in Orlando, Florida
📲 Learn more and register: bit.ly/umcexploration

Exploration 2026 helps young adults (18–26) discern God’s call through worship, fellowship, reflection & ministry workshops.

Make the most of summer break and add something to your resume! Jobs, internships, job shadowing, volunteering, mission ...
06/09/2026

Make the most of summer break and add something to your resume! Jobs, internships, job shadowing, volunteering, mission trips, and even new hobbies are great additions. How are YOU growing your resume?

UMHEF scholars are doing amazing things! Check out all the ways Mary-Katherine thrived during her sophomore year at Mill...
06/08/2026

UMHEF scholars are doing amazing things! Check out all the ways Mary-Katherine thrived during her sophomore year at Millsaps College.

✅ Dean's list both semesters
✅ Declared a biology major
✅ Elected Vice President of her sorority
✅ Elected President of the news broadcasting club
✅ Welcome Week Leader
✅ Millsaps Presidential Ambassador
✅ Voted "Best Cameo Role" for her role in the spring musical

"I am so appreciative of your continued financial support towards my education," Mary-Katherine says, "as it helps to ensure that I can continue this incredible education I am getting at Millsaps.

Send to someone who's the sprinkles on your donut. 🍩
06/05/2026

Send to someone who's the sprinkles on your donut. 🍩

Through scholarships, mentorship, and community, UMHEF scholarship recipients are being formed for lives of purpose and ...
06/03/2026

Through scholarships, mentorship, and community, UMHEF scholarship recipients are being formed for lives of purpose and service. This work flourishes through the faithful generosity of people like you, creating opportunities for students to grow, lead, and serve.

Make a gift to students through UMHEF today at https://umhef.org/give

🎓 Congratulations to Trinity Thompkins, Class of 2026 at University! Keep reading for some "stats" on Trinity, one of o...
06/02/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Trinity Thompkins, Class of 2026 at University! Keep reading for some "stats" on Trinity, one of our many UMHEF scholars who graduated this spring.

✅ Degree - Bachelor of Arts
✅ Major - Early Childhood Education
✅ Campus Involvement - Served as editor for the Sigma Alpha Iota Theta Omicron Chapter, treasurer and fundraiser for NAfME-C Chapter 222, played tuba in marching/concert band, and sang in choir.
✅ What's Next? - Moving to North Dakota to teach full time.

She shared that UMHEF scholarships "helped me make my dreams to be a teacher come true." Congratulations, Trinity!

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