Katie Weston
Foundation Merit Scholar
Simpson College
"I would sincerely like to thank you for the opportunity to be awarded this scholarship that will help me in my academic pursuits. I am preparing to start my second semester at Simpson College, and I am eagerly looking forward to this. I have decided to change my major to from accounting to psychology. I feel that his major is more appropriate for me and what I wish to do in the future after college. Thanks again."

About UMHEF

A national foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee, the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation is a 42-year-old organization dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams. UMHEF provides scholarship aid for United Methodist students attending the 122 United Methodist-related institutions.

UMHEF receives no apportionment support from The United Methodist Church.

Scholarship programs include United Methodist Dollars for Scholars, United Methodist Leadership Scholars (UMLS), Foundation Merit Scholars and many others.

National excellence among philanthropists is recognized through the annual United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Kresge Award.

A Gift Planner is available to assist those interested in supporting Foundation goals.

Our Grand Vision is that it be economically possible for any qualified United Methodist student to be educated at a UM-related institution of higher education.

Please remember the Foundation in your estate plans.

More information about United Methodist-related institutions can be found by visiting the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Web site.