Serving United Methodist Students

GBHEM Scholarships offers financial aid to United Methodist students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Every year, an average of $4 million is awarded to help students in the United States and abroad pursue their dreams through higher education. With this financial aid, GBHEM is opening pathways for students of all backgrounds to earn their degrees and serve as the next generation of leaders for the church and the world.

Applying for scholarships at U.S. institutions

The GBHEM scholarship application opens in January each year for United Methodist students enrolled at a higher education institution in the United States.

GRASP Scholarships

Applying for scholarships at institutions outside the U.S.

The scholarship portal for United Methodist students studying at an accredited Methodist-related college, seminary or university outside the United States opens in January.

Global Ministries’ Leadership Development and Scholarships

The General Board of Global Ministries Leadership Development and Scholarships Program provides access to needed training and expertise for global partners through scholarships and training opportunities.

Global Ministries Leadership Development and Scholarships Program

Our Theological Commitment to Education Access

The General Boards of Higher Education and Ministry and Global Ministries share a theological commitment to working to provide access to education. This commitment includes providing scholarships and other assistance to persons from disadvantaged groups that cannot access education and opportunities on the same basis as others. This commitment is grounded in our Methodist theological heritage and our beliefs about God’s call to work for mission and justice in the world.

As United Methodists, we believe that all people are created in the image of God and of sacred worth. We further believe that all people have a right to education. We recognize, however, that not all people have access to education. As United Methodists, our faith compels us to take concrete actions to oppose injustices that disregard the inherent worth of all people. This includes tangible steps to promote access to education through scholarships.

Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

Applying for scholarships at U.S. institutions

Applying for scholarships outside the U.S.