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SUMMARY:Scholarship Portal Opens
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! January 7\nThe General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) scholarship application portal opens January 7 for United Methodist students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. With over $4 million awarded annually\, these scholarships support students in the U.S. and abroad as they prepare to lead in church and community. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
URL:https://www.gbhem.org/event/scholarship-portal-opens/
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SUMMARY:GRASP Scholarship Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The International Grants and Scholarships (GRASP) Program for international students application portal closes on March 6. This is a competitive\, need-based scholarship for United Methodist students enrolled in a college\, seminary or university. Learn more about the GRASP scholarship.
URL:https://www.gbhem.org/event/grasp-scholarship-application-deadline/
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SUMMARY:U.S. Scholarship Application Portal Closes
DESCRIPTION:The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) scholarship application portal closes on March 6 for United Methodist students seeking scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study at colleges\, universities and seminaries in the United States. Potential scholarships awarded range from $500 to $1\,200\, on average. Learn more about scholarships for studying at U.S. schools.  \nThe case-sensitive program key is GBHEMScholarships. 
URL:https://www.gbhem.org/event/u-s-scholarship-application-portal-closes/
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SUMMARY:The GBHEM Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award
DESCRIPTION:PHoto by UMNews  \nGeneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry is accepting nominations for its 2026 Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award. This annual award honors faculty members at United Methodist-related schools\, colleges\, and universities who have shown exceptional teaching\, leadership\, and dedication to value-centered education. Nominations are due Friday\, April 17. \n\n\nThe award selection criteria include\n\nProven excellence as a teacher \nRecognized service to students and a commitment to education \nRecord of significant contributions to the scholarly life of nominating college or university\n\n\n\nNominations must include\n\nA letter from the chief academic officer highlighting the candidate’s specific qualifications for this award \nThe candidate’s CV\n\n\nEach nomination/PDF file must be named in this manner: Institution’s initials\, faculty member’s first initial\, and last name. Example: SMU DSmith UMTOY 2026\n \nEmail nominations and/or questions to Dr. Crystal E. Banks by Friday\, April 17.
URL:https://www.gbhem.org/event/the-gbhem-exemplary-teacher-of-the-year-award/
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