United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Typically, UMHEF scholarship applications are open January 1 - March 1 for the following academic year. Other criteria may apply.

We provide $2+ million in scholarships every year to Methodist students attending UM-related colleges, universities, and seminaries. // We reserve the right to delete comments that express harmful or hate speech, as well as incorrect information and spam. While awards are not guaranteed, applicants must meet the following main criteria to qualify:

- Be a member of a United Methodist Church for a

t least 1 year prior to applying.
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in one of the 100+ United Methodist-related schools of higher education listed at https://www.umhef.org/about/schools/listofschools/. In addition to our main scholarship programs, UMHEF also offers specialty awards, including for students attending UM-related , those preparing for chaplaincy in the US military, those who are dead/hard of hearing, etc. Full details can be found at https://www.umhef.org/.

Make the most of summer break and add something to your resume! Jobs, internships, job shadowing, volunteering, mission ...
06/09/2026

Make the most of summer break and add something to your resume! Jobs, internships, job shadowing, volunteering, mission trips, and even new hobbies are great additions. How are YOU growing your resume?

UMHEF scholars are doing amazing things! Check out all the ways Mary-Katherine thrived during her sophomore year at Mill...
06/08/2026

UMHEF scholars are doing amazing things! Check out all the ways Mary-Katherine thrived during her sophomore year at Millsaps College.

✅ Dean's list both semesters
✅ Declared a biology major
✅ Elected Vice President of her sorority
✅ Elected President of the news broadcasting club
✅ Welcome Week Leader
✅ Millsaps Presidential Ambassador
✅ Voted "Best Cameo Role" for her role in the spring musical

"I am so appreciative of your continued financial support towards my education," Mary-Katherine says, "as it helps to ensure that I can continue this incredible education I am getting at Millsaps.

Send to someone who's the sprinkles on your donut. 🍩
06/05/2026

Send to someone who's the sprinkles on your donut. 🍩

Through scholarships, mentorship, and community, UMHEF scholarship recipients are being formed for lives of purpose and ...
06/03/2026

Through scholarships, mentorship, and community, UMHEF scholarship recipients are being formed for lives of purpose and service. This work flourishes through the faithful generosity of people like you, creating opportunities for students to grow, lead, and serve.

Make a gift to students through UMHEF today at https://umhef.org/give

🎓 Congratulations to Trinity Thompkins, Class of 2026 at University! Keep reading for some "stats" on Trinity, one of o...
06/02/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Trinity Thompkins, Class of 2026 at University! Keep reading for some "stats" on Trinity, one of our many UMHEF scholars who graduated this spring.

✅ Degree - Bachelor of Arts
✅ Major - Early Childhood Education
✅ Campus Involvement - Served as editor for the Sigma Alpha Iota Theta Omicron Chapter, treasurer and fundraiser for NAfME-C Chapter 222, played tuba in marching/concert band, and sang in choir.
✅ What's Next? - Moving to North Dakota to teach full time.

She shared that UMHEF scholarships "helped me make my dreams to be a teacher come true." Congratulations, Trinity!

We're excited to be at the Horizon Texas Conference's Annual Conference in Wichita Falls, TX this week! Today, we had th...
06/01/2026

We're excited to be at the Horizon Texas Conference's Annual Conference in Wichita Falls, TX this week! Today, we had the pleasure of visiting with our friends at Perkins School of Theology - Southern Methodist University.

Are you here? Look for Teresa, our Director of Communications & PR who is attending as a lay delegate from her home church, Arborlawn UMC from Fort Worth.

It's June, the unofficial start to summer. Students, be sure to rest!Want more tips for making the most of your break? S...
06/01/2026

It's June, the unofficial start to summer. Students, be sure to rest!

Want more tips for making the most of your break? See link in the comments.

We worship a God who restores. Amen! 🙏
05/29/2026

We worship a God who restores. Amen! 🙏

🎓 Congratulations to Nate Roark, Class of 2026 at Drew Theological School! Keep reading for some "stats" on Nate, one of...
05/28/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Nate Roark, Class of 2026 at Drew Theological School! Keep reading for some "stats" on Nate, one of our many UMHEF scholars who graduated this spring.

✅ Degrees - Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies and Master of Divinity
✅ Celebrating - Nate was first student to complete the combined 3+3 BA/MDiv degree program at Drew!
✅ Campus Involvement - Tour guide, resident advisor, student senator, vice president, and College of Liberal Arts Student Government President, as well as with the Theological School Association and co-led the Spectrum Q***r Theological Caucus
✅ Plans Post Graduation - Continues to serve as Family Ministry Director at Morristown United Methodist Church

Nate said, "UMHEF has provided me with the opportunity to pursue education in a community that made me feel seen and loved."

In observance of Memorial Day, the UMHEF office is closed today. We give prayerful thanks for those who expressed the gr...
05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the UMHEF office is closed today. We give prayerful thanks for those who expressed the greatest love.

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