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.

As a recipient of a GBHEM scholarship, Matthew Mertes is able to pursue his dream of attending The Ohio State University and a career in sports economics.

A $1,000 GBHEM scholarship significantly helps Jacquelyn Purtell afford college and a pursue a law career.

The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry's International Grants and Scholarships Program scholarship is more than just financial help for Dorine Awino. "This scholarship is a symbol of encouragement and belief in my potential."

William Brown’s future in data science took a significant step forward with a GBHEM scholarship, which helps support his studies at Cornell College.