Paying for School

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Office of Loans and Scholarships

Scholarships

More than 60 programs offer awards for United Methodist Church leaders at all grade levels, seminarians and ethnic minorities; some post-graduate fellowships.

Amounts vary; undergraduate average is $1,000 per year; graduate average, $2,000

Applications accepted: Jan. 4—March 5

To apply: www.gbhem.org/scholarshipapplication

Student Loans

Low interest loans available for United Methodists with an approved cosigner.

May borrow up to $5,000 in a calendar year.

Winter/Spring loans: Apply Dec. 1—May 1

Fall loans: June 1—Nov. 1.

To apply: www.gbhem.org/loanapplication

General Board of Global Ministries

World Communion Scholarship Leadership Development Program

Educates and trains mission partners from around the world.

Application Deadline: Nov. 30

To apply:  www.umcmission.org/Explore-Our-Work/Scholarships

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

United Methodist Dollars for Scholars

Provides $1,000 matching scholarships to United Methodists students who receive a $1,000 scholarship from their congregation to attend a United Methodist-related institution.

Application Deadline: March 1

To apply: www.umhef.org

United Methodist Communications

United Methodist Special Sundays with Offerings

Special offerings on Native American Ministry Sunday (April 14), World Communion Sunday (Oct. 6) and United Methodist Student Day (Nov. 24) support the scholarship programs of the boards of higher education and ministry and global ministries.

Learn more: www.umcgiving.org.

Many United Methodist congregations and some annual conferences provide scholarships. Check with your pastor or annual conference office for availability, requirements and application information.