Financial Aid from Our UMC Partners
United Methodist Scholarships
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships
Eligibility: 1-year UM membership minimum, any accredited institution
Average awards: Undergraduate $500- $1,000; graduate $1,000 - $2,000
Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship: $2,500 - $12,500
Visit the section for a full list of scholarships and eligibility requirements.
Apply: January 3–March 5 for Fall 2020 award
United Methodist Loans
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships
Eligibility: 1-year UM membership minimum, any accredited institution, creditworthy cosigner
Borrowing limit: Up to $10,000/ year or $40,000/ lifetime
Repayment terms: Deferred 4% UM institution or 5% non-UM institution; 3.75% immediate repayment
Visit the section for complete details on loans, eligibility and terms.
Apply: Dec 13–May 2 for Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 May 6–Oct 15
World Communion and Leadership Development Grants
General Board of Global Ministries
Need more information
Apply: June 15 for pre-application materials; October 15 for full application
Dollars for Scholars
United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
Awards: Up to $4,000
Visit the web section for complete details.
Apply: January 1 – March 1