The GBHEM scholarship application opens in January of each year. All complete and qualified applications are reviewed and placed for consideration in the best available scholarship program. Award Amounts listed are a general estimate of awards given.
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General Scholarships
Undergrad $500 – $1,000; graduate $500 – $2,000
For undergraduate or graduate level students with a minimum of one year of active membership in the UMC and a minimum 2.5 GPA.
$1,000
For undergraduates (incoming freshmen NOT eligible) who have been a member of the UMC for at least three years. Applicants should be active leaders in a United Methodist-related campus ministry and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The application will require a specific nomination from the United Methodist campus minister.
$1,500
For members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference only. For students attending a United Methodist college in the Northeast Jurisdiction or across the United States. Applicants must have been an active member of the UMC for at least one year and are required to be enrolled full time with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
$500 – $1,000
For members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference only. Available for the child of a pastor. Applicants must be an active member of a United Methodist church within the Baltimore-Washington Conference for at least one year and are required to be enrolled full time with minimum 2.5 GPA.
$800
For members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference only. Open to all students, based on need, GPA and finances. May be awarded to undergraduate, graduate or doctoral students who have been active members of the UMC for at least one year. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and attend an accredited institution within the U.S.
$400 – $1,000
For members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference only. Provides financial assistance for undergraduate students who are members of churches within the Baltimore-Washington Conference. The awards are made according to financial need, academic achievement and active church membership. Scholarships are renewable, and a new application must be submitted annually for review. This scholarship is not available to the child of a pastor. This scholarship is available to both women and men.
$400 – $500
For members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference only. For undergraduate male students. Provides financial assistance for undergraduate students who are members of churches within the Baltimore-Washington Conference. The awards are made according to financial need, academic achievement and active church membership. Scholarships are renewable, and a new application must be submitted annually for review. This scholarship is not available to the child of a pastor.
$1,000
Designated for graduating high school seniors entering their first year of undergraduate study. Applicants must have one year active membership in the UMC, be enrolled in a full-time degree program at any accredited institution, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be pursuing a church-related career.
Up to $5000
Awarded by the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry to present CCYM graduating students based on merit and who have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Up to $5000
Awarded by the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry to students who have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Up to $5000
Awarded by the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry to applicants based on Merit. These are one-time awards, however, students may continue to reapply as long as they remain eligible.
$1,000 – $2,000
For applicants over age 35 at any degree level. Preference will be given to students changing to a second career.
$500 – $1,000
First preference is given to students in the Johnstown District of the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference enrolled at Allegheny College. Second preference goes to graduate students from the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference majoring in education. Applicants must have a minimum 2.85 GPA and at least one year of membership in the UMC.