Salia Kamara’s vision for ministry is rooted in justice, inclusion and the transformative power of worship. Thanks to a General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) scholarship, Kamara is one step closer to realizing his vision.

Thanks to the Kendall Scholarship, Ph.D. student Tracee Coleman is able to pursue graduate studies at Meharry Medical College — a journey she describes as both a calling and a commitment shaped by her faith and family.

For Priscille Hassa Malandji, a Master of Divinity student at Drew University Theological School, receiving a 2025-2026 General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) scholarship has been more than financial relief — it’s a confirmation of her calling.

ATLANTA — Morgan Cebrun, a student at Xavier University, is one step closer to her dream of becoming a pediatric physician assistant, thanks to a scholarship from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM).

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) application portal opens on Wednesday, Jan. 7, for United Methodist students seeking scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study at colleges, universities, and seminaries worldwide.

Julianna Caskie is one of 290 General Board of Higher Education and Ministry scholarship recipients who graduated this spring.

Scholarship recipient Lenah Alghali has set her sights on a future rooted in service and scholarship after graduating from Howard University.

Scholarship recipient Samuel Yu graduated with a master’s in human development and family science from The Ohio State University, specializing in couple and family therapy.

“I want others to know that it’s never too late to answer God’s call. Even after years of waiting, the opportunity came, and I’m ready," said Seini Fine, a 2025 Claremont School of Theology graduate and GBHEM scholarship recipient.

As commencement season unfolds this May, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) celebrates the dreams realized by 290 graduates whose journeys were fueled by GBHEM scholarships.