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/.

Please be in prayer this week as the UMHEF Board of Trustees and staff gather for its annual meeting. We ask for God's p...
09/09/2026

Please be in prayer this week as the UMHEF Board of Trustees and staff gather for its annual meeting. We ask for God's protection during travels, and for the meetings, conversations, worship, and curiosity that will fill their time together as the foundation's mission to support United Methodist students continues.

The cost of college continues to rise. Who gets to decide who says "yes" to a higher education? Our President, Rev. Cara...
09/09/2026

The cost of college continues to rise. Who gets to decide who says "yes" to a higher education? Our President, Rev. Cara Stultz Costello, shares her thoughts.

Deciding Who Gets to Say Yes Cost of Higher Education Should Not Be the Deciding Factor by Rev. Cara Stultz Costello, UMHEF President & CEO The cost of a college education continues to rise. According to How America Pays for College 2026, a national study by Sallie and Ipsos, families spent an avera...

You've got your dorm room set up, have reviewed class syllabi, and even have the fasted routed to the dining hall nailed...
09/08/2026

You've got your dorm room set up, have reviewed class syllabi, and even have the fasted routed to the dining hall nailed down. But do you have a plan for managing your budget as a college student? Don't worry, we have 5 easy tips!

5 Tips for Managing Money in College Managing personal finances can be challenging for anyone, even more so for those in college. For the first time, you may be primarily in charge of your own expenses and income. Whether you are living on campus and taking a full class load or have gone back to sch...

UMHEF offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. Whether you're working or enjoying a break, we're thankful fo...
09/07/2026

UMHEF offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. Whether you're working or enjoying a break, we're thankful for the ways you contribute!

Whether you are stepping onto campus for the first time or starting your final year, we have tips for setting yourself u...
09/04/2026

Whether you are stepping onto campus for the first time or starting your final year, we have tips for setting yourself up for success. Here’s to a great year!

Back-to-College Tips 5 Tips for Succeeding this School Year Whether you are stepping onto campus for the first time or starting your final year, the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has tips for setting yourself up for success. Here’s to a great year! Get organized. Start the school ye...

We're excited to see many United Methodist-related schools of higher education, like Garrett-Evangelical Theological Sem...
09/04/2026

We're excited to see many United Methodist-related schools of higher education, like Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, report record-breaking enrollment! God is good, all the time!

United Methodist adults 18 and older — has God called you to ministry?Register TODAY for EXPLORATION 2026, November 6-8 ...
09/02/2026

United Methodist adults 18 and older — has God called you to ministry?

Register TODAY for EXPLORATION 2026, November 6-8 in Orlando, Florida. This event is a sacred space to discern and learn about pathways of ministry and service in The United Methodist Church! Scholarships available!

Hosted by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. UMHEF is proud to be a sponsor of this exciting event. Be sure to stop by our table and say hello.

🔗 Learn more and register: bit.ly/umcexploration

Welcome to the 'ber months!
09/01/2026

Welcome to the 'ber months!

08/26/2026

Kinda chic… 💙

Photo credit to these United Methodist-related schools:
Bethune-Cookman University
Duke University
Hamline University
Methodist University
Baker University
Dillard University

"I just started my first week of seminary at Candler School of Theology - Emory University!" Reese Renfro, UMHEF scholar...
08/25/2026

"I just started my first week of seminary at Candler School of Theology - Emory University!" Reese Renfro, UMHEF scholarship recipient, shared with us. "This would not be possible without the generous support of the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation! Thank you so much for your support and encouragement!"

Your generosity through gifts to UMHEF help make milestone moments like this possible!

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