United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

Contact
Scholarships Administrator
United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
PO Box 340005
Nashville, TN 37203-0005
Phone: (615) 340-7385
Fax: (615) 340-7330
Email: umhefscholarships@gbhem.org

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarships for students selected by the Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church, Richmond, VA.
History: This fund was established in 1996 by the Armour-Burton family to honor Alexander Presley Armour when he turned 90. A formal education was not something Alex Armour was able to personally obtain since he had to begin working at the age of 14 to support his family, but it was important to him that others be able to gain an education. He was a firm believer in church, family, and education. He continually worked on improving and developing his working skills and was widely respected throughout the Church.
Eligibility: Determined by Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church.
Application: May be obtained from the Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church.
Deadline: Determined by Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church.
Contact:
Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church
6100 Chamberlayne Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3551

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide
educational scholarships for post-high school matriculation for deserving and needy members of the Austell First United Methodist Church and also for humanitarian needs of persons living in or near Austell, Georgia.
History: This fund was established in by The Jack M. Cato Living Trust dated November 18, 1996.
Eligibility: Priority will be given to high school graduates who are members of Austell First United Methodist Church who are deserving and needy. Priority will also be given to persons in need living in or near Austell, Georgia.
Application: May be obtained from the Austell First United Methodist Church, Austell, Georgia.
Deadline: Determined by Austell First United Methodist Church.
Contact:
Austell First United Methodist Church
5705 Mulberry Street
Austell, Georgia 30106
(770) 948-1806

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
be a full and active member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
have a GPA of 2.5 or higher;
be enrolled in a full-time degree program at an accredited undergraduate institution;
have financial need;
be contributing to their own support through part-time work where possible.

Application
Use the General Named Endowed Scholarship Application, which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
History
Mr. and Mrs. Bass believed that an education is the most valuable gift that you can give a person. They strongly believed that recipients should refrain from frequent use of alcohol, gambling, and drug abuse. They further desired that recipients should regularly attend the church of their choice. It was their hope that recipients would feel a moral obligation to make contributions to the Foundation for similar purposes as this scholarship in amounts comparable to what they receive in order that others may receive aid in securing an education.

To assist endorsed persons seeking to complete the requirement for professional certification to serve as chaplains in the criminal justice system; and
To assist persons preparing to meet the requirements for endorsement to gain certification and training to serve as chaplains in the criminal justice system.

Ordained elder in The UMC no more than 33 years of age.
Committed to serve as a chaplain in the criminal justice system if employed
A UM seminary student / probationary on the elder track and no more than 33 years of age at the time of projected ordination.
Committed without reservation to becoming a criminal justice chaplain

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide assistance for the humanitarian needs, which may include scholarships for needy and deserving students, of persons living in or near Pageland, SC.
History: This fund was established in 1988 by Jack M. and Marguerite Morrow Cato in memory of Mr. Cato’s parents, William Horace Cato and Julia Porter Cato.
Eligibility: Determined by Pageland United Methodist Church.
Application: May be obtained from Pageland United Methodist Church, Pageland, SC
Deadline: Determined by Pageland United Methodist Church.

Contact:
Pageland United Methodist Church
PO Box 25
Pageland, South Carolina 29728
(843) 672-7527

Chalfant United Methodist Church Endowed Scholarship

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be United Methodist students from the East Ohio Annual Conference;
be preparing for the ministry at an accredited institution;
be approved by the East Ohio Annual Conference Division of Ordained Ministry or Division of Diaconal Ministry;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Application
Use the General Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To assist students from the East Ohio Annual Conference who are preparing for the ministry at an accredited institution.
History
Established by the generous gift of the Reverend Homer R. Chalfant, a deceased member of the East Ohio Annual Conference. The scholarship fund has been named to honor the witness of Chalfant Church, located near Trinway, OH.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarships for students selected by the Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church, Richmond, VA.
History: This fund was established in 1993 by the Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church to provide scholarships for students selected by the Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church, Richmond, VA.
Eligibility: Determined by Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church.
Application: May be obtained from the Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church.
Deadline: Determined by Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church.
Contact:
Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church
6100 Chamberlayne Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3551

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Central Methodist University.
History: This fund was established in 2003 by The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor the 2003 recipient of the Stanley S. Kresge Award, which is presented annually to an active volunteer in a UM-related institution. A one-time gift of $10,000 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of the recipient is awarded to the UM-related institution where the recipient volunteers.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:
* Member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year
* Student in good academic standing as determined by Central Methodist University
Application: May be obtained from Central Methodist University.
Deadline: Determined by Central Methodist University.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Central Methodist University
411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3391 Ext 251

Dempster Graduate Fellowship
Awarded by the Ministerial Education Fund and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church

Origin and Purpose

The fellowship is named for the Rev. John Dempster, a pioneer in United Methodist theological education. Converted at a Methodist camp meeting in 1812, he preached in New York, served as a missionary in Argentina, and founded Boston University School of Theology and Garrett Biblical Institute (Garrett-Evangelical Seminary) in Evanston, Illinois. The purpose of this fellowship is to increase the effectiveness of teaching in United Methodist schools of theology by assisting worthy Ph.D. students who are committed to serving the church through theological education. The fellowships are funded by the Ministerial Education Fund through the Division of Ministry, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Basis of Award

The awards are made annually to graduate students selected for their intellectual excellence, academic achievement, promise of usefulness in teaching careers, personal qualities, clarity of spiritual purpose, and commitment to Christian ministry and the preparation of pastoral leadership for the church. The Committee on Awards will give due regard to the encouragement of students preparing to teach in United Methodist institutions in fields in which there is a need for teachers.

Number and Amount of Awards

Fellowships are available each year up to $10,000 for a single person, $11,000 for a married person, depending upon the applicant’s budget and study plans. Recipients of the Dempster Fellowship Award are not to engage in any employment which will interfere with their applying full time to their academic studies during the period in which they hold the fellowship. In cases where applicants hold another fellowship for the same year or are awarded another fellowship or scholarship grant subsequent to their being awarded the Dempster Graduate Fellowship, the stipend will be adjusted according to the needs of the recipient.
Additional scholars will be granted $1,000-$5,000 for their doctoral programs, some of whom may continue to receive Dempster Awards for up to five years, with a maximum of $30,000 granted during that period of time.

Who May Apply

The fellowships are open only to members of The United Methodist Church who plan to teach in seminaries, or to teach one of the theological disciplines (Bible, church history, theology, ethics, and the arts of ministry) in universities or colleges. The applicant must have received the M.Div. degree or its equivalent from one of the United Methodist seminaries, or be in a Ph.D. program or its equivalent at a university affiliated with a United Methodist seminary at the time the award is granted. Verification of study toward the Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required prior to the distribution of the stipend. A person already holding a Ph.D. degree is not excluded from candidacy. Graduate study by current seminary faculty to meet changing faculty needs will be considered. Candidacy for ordination as an elder in an annual conference of The United Methodist Church is preferred.

Application Procedure

make application on the official form (to be supplied by the executive director of the Dempster Graduate Fellowships);
make available with the application form transcripts of all previous academic work, graduate and undergraduate;
secure letters of reference regarding his/her personal, religious, and intellectual development;
supply a term paper, or other paper of essay length as an example of the applicant’s most scholarly work (25 pages or fewer);
submit the results of the Graduate Record Examination;
submit a summary statement of plans for the academic year for which application is made, including signature of approval and statement of progress by the advisor or major professor;
provide a résumé.

Failure to include items indicated in the application procedure will be regarded as a weakness in the applicant’s qualifications for the award.

Date of Application - October 15

All applications properly documented shall be in the hands of the executive director on or before October 15, for awards for the following academic year. Make inquires to:
Rev. Robert F. Kohler
Assistant General Secretary
Division of Ordained Ministry
P. O. Box 340007
Nashville, Tennessee 37203-0007
Phone: (615) 340-7388
Fax: (615) 340-7377
E-mail: dcheatham@gbhem.org

Award
Availability of awards determined annually. Usually two (2) awards of $7,500 each are made when funds are available.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
be enrolled or planning to enroll at a United Methodist-related college or university in the United States;
be majoring in education or physical education who plan to become teachers or coaches;
be entering their junior or senior year;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
have financial need;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Application
Use the General Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To assist high school graduates of high purpose and commitment in securing a basic undergraduate college or comparable post secondary school education.
History
Verde Dickey was a high school teacher for 50 years, 35 of which was spent as a football coach. He attended the First UMC of Phoenix, AZ for over 25 years. He believed greatly in the value of education, athletics, and the importance of faith. He was a true leader in all the small ways that God creates leaders – humble, caring, faithful, hard-working, and courageous.

Holly Elliott and Laurel Glass Scholarship Endowment for Seminary Study by Persons who are Deaf, Deafened, Deaf-Blind, or Hard of Hearing

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
be enrolled in a United Methodist-related theological school;
be culturally deaf, orally deaf, deafened, late deafened, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing (applicant required to provide documentation of disability);
be preparing for specialized ministries in the church;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To provide scholarship grants to any United Methodist Theological School for individuals who are culturally Deaf (persons who use American Sign Language as their primary language), orally deaf (persons who use speech reading or other non-manual methods of communication), deafened (persons who become deaf after speech was established at roughly four years of age), late deafened (persons who became deaf as adults, after age eighteen), deaf-blind, or hard of hearing. The grants are intended for seminary education for persons wishing to be prepared for specialized ministries in the church, including, but not restricted to those who wish to become ordained.
History
This fund was established in 2004.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Hiwassee College.
History: This fund was established in 2004 by The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor the 2004 recipient of the Stanley S. Kresge Award, which is presented annually to an active volunteer in a UM-related institution. A one-time gift of $10,000 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of the recipient is awarded to the UM-related institution where the recipient volunteers.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Application: May be obtained from Hiwassee College.
Deadline: Determined by Hiwassee College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Hiwassee College
225 Hiwassee College Dr.
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 420-1212

Purpose: To provide scholarships for students selected by the First Methodist Foundation of Phoenix, AZ.

History: This fund was established in 1993 by the First Methodist Foundation of Phoenix, AZ to provide scholarships for students selected by the First Methodist Foundation of Phoenix, AZ.

Application: May be obtained from the First Methodist Foundation of Phoenix, AZ.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To pay current expenses, including support of the Jones Chair, support of the Wesley Chair, support of the Craig Chair, and scholarships at Claremont School of Theology.
History: This fund was established in 1993.
Eligibility: Determined by Claremont School of Theology.
Application: May be obtained from Claremont School of Theology.
Deadline: Determined by Claremont School of Theology.
Contact:
Director of Admissions
Claremont School of Theology
1325 North College Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711-3199
(909) 626-3521 Ext 1210

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide a full-ride scholarship for one student at a time for the length of that student’s enrollment at Greensboro College.
History: This fund was established by Greensboro College and Bishop Fitzgerald in 1998.
Eligibility: Determined by Greensboro College.
Application: Determined by Greensboro College.
Deadline: Determined by Greensboro College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Greensboro College
815 West Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401-1875
(336) 272-7102
(336) 230-9622 (Fax)

Award: Amount available to be determined annually. This fund is not yet at level to be awarded.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Martin Methodist College.
History: This fund was established in 1978 by John Harwood Gilbert.
Eligibility: Applicant must be an incoming freshman, or a sophomore if he/she was the recipient of this scholarship as a freshman and maintained a 3.0 GPA in their overall courses at Martin Methodist College.
Application: May be obtained from Martin Methodist College.
Deadline: Determined by Martin Methodist College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
(800) 467-1273

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarships for students from Western North Carolina attending the Divinity School at Duke University.
History: This fund was established in 1998 by the Providence United Methodist Church to provide an annual scholarship for a student from Western North Carolina who is enrolled in the Divinity School at Duke University, Durham, to honor their minister Dr. Jim Gilland, who retired on July 1, 1998. Jim Gilland is a Duke graduate and served as senior pastor of the 2,200 member South Charlotte congregation for the last eight years before his retirement. His tenure was marked by membership and program growth as well as the completion of a new $9.2 million facilities expansion and renovation.
Eligibility: An annual scholarship will be awarded to a student who meets the following criteria:

Application: May be obtained from the Divinity School at Duke University, Durham, NC.
Deadline: Determined by Divinity School at Duke University.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Divinity School at Duke University
107 New Divinity, Box 90968
Durham, NC 27708
(919) 660-3441
(919) 660-3473 (Fax)

The Division of Ordained Ministry, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, The United Methodist Church, is pleased to provide the Georgia Harkness Merit Awards. These awards are given in memory of the life and service of Georgia Harkness (1891-1974), outstanding teacher and theologian.

Purpose

To encourage women over 35 to prepare for ordained ministry as an elder in The United Methodist Church as a second career.

Potential uses

To be applied toward tuition, fees, room and board for the basic seminary degree leading to elder’s ordination. The award is not available for undergraduate, D.Min., or Ph.D. work.

Eligibility

Women over 35 who have received a bachelor of arts or equivalent degree, are enrolled full time in a University Senate-accredited school of theology in the master of divinity degree program, and who are currently certified as candidates for ordained ministry as an elder in The United Methodist Church.

Period of grant

Regular academic year to be awarded upon certification of fall registration. There are no grants for summer school.

Amount of grant

Application and Reference Letters

An application and reference letter forms for the Georgia Harkness Scholarship Program can be found in PDF files in the Resource Library on this website by using the links below. You will need one copy of the application and four copies of the reference letter. You may also obtain application packets at any United Methodist and University Senate-approved seminary financial aid office or contact us:
Division of Ordained Ministry
Georgia Harkness Scholarship Award
P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007
615-340-7409
gharkness@gbhem.org.

Application (click here to download the PDF)

Reference Letter Form (PDF): Print four copies.

Award: Awards will be granted determined by financial need, cost of program and availability of funds. Awards can be used for professional certification, advanced training, and ACPE Supervisor training.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for members of The United Methodist Church who want the training and experience of Clinical Pastoral Education.
History: The Fred Heather Fund was established in 1989 by the Heather family and The Division of Ministry, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, The United Methodist Church.
Eligibility: Priority will be given to candidates meeting the following criteria:

Member of The United Methodist Church who is ordained in full connection, a probationary member, or a certified candidate in seminary
Endorsed currently or potentially endorsed by UMEA
Requesting financial assistance to pursue supervisory training status, professional certification, or advanced training appropriate to your ministry setting

Application: May be obtained from the Division of Ministry.
Deadline: April 1st ; September 1st.
Contact:
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
PO Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203-0007
(615) 340-7392
(615) 340-7395 (Fax)

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarships for students to study at Claflin University. The scholarship distribution will be applied directly to the cost of tuition for one student, until such time that more than one student can be supported. It is intended that the scholarship should stay with one student from admission through graduation.
History: This fund was established in 2002. Scholarship recipients will be known as Hildebrand Scholars.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students with the following characteristics:

Documented financial need
Personal ethics, character, and integrity
Sense of social responsibility, and civic, community, and campus involvement
Reflect the ideals of Agnes B. Hildebrand, dedicated teacher; Benjamin F. Hildebrand, outstanding minister and community leader, and; Benjamin F. Hildebrand, Jr., who was devoted to encouraging and supporting black youth who attempted to improve themselves through higher education
Attend as full-time students
Maintain a grade point average for any academic year of 2.8 (B-) or higher, and satisfactory progress toward the completion of the requirements for a degree

Application: May be obtained from the Claflin University.
Deadline: Determined by Claflin University.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 535-5339

Vern And Dolores Jones Endowed Scholarship Fund At San Dieguito United Methodist Church

Award: Amount available to be determined annually. This fund is not yet at level to be awarded.
Purpose: To assist high school graduates who are members in good standing at San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas, CA to attend an institution of higher education.
History: This fund was established in 1996 by Vern and Dolores Jones.
Eligibility: Applicant must:

Be a member in good standing at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, Encinitas, CA
Be entering an institution of higher education as a Freshman
Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0
Be chosen through a Student Selection Process developed by the appropriate Committee at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, Encinitas, CA

Priority will be given to students who meet the aforementioned criteria and who wish to attend an institution of higher education related to The United Methodist Church. However, students wishing to attend schools of their own choice that are not related to The United Methodist Church will be given full attention by the Student Selection Committee and will not be excluded from eligibility.
Application: May be obtained from the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, Encinitas, CA.
Deadline: Determined by San Dieguito United Methodist Church, Encinitas, CA.
Contact:
San Dieguito United Methodist Church
170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA 92024-3793
(760) 753-6582
(760) 753-8936 (Fax)

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Martin Methodist College.
History: This fund was established in 1993 by the Joy Sunday School Class at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, Brentwood, TN.
Eligibility: Applicant must be attending Martin Methodist College.
Application: May be obtained from Martin Methodist College.
Deadline: Determined by Martin Methodist College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
(800) 467-1273

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Albion College.
History: This fund was established in 2001 by The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor the 2001 recipient of the Stanley S. Kresge Award, which is presented annually to an active volunteer in a UM-related institution. A one-time gift of $10,000 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of the recipient is awarded to the UM-related institution where the recipient volunteers.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Application: May be obtained from Albion College.
Deadline: Determined by Albion College.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Florida Southern College.
History: This fund was established in 2002 by friends of Bishop James Lloyd and Edith Knox.
Eligibility: Determined by Florida Southern College.
Application: May be obtained from Florida Southern College.
Deadline: Determined by Florida Southern College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33801-5698
(863) 680-4131
(863) 680-4120 (Fax)

Award
Scholarships to be given yearly to applicants matching eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility
Only students who are planning to enroll full-time as an undergraduate. The scholarship is renewable yearly through maintaining the required GPA, specified degree program, and reapplication letter.

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year or more;
qualifying applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be a graduating senior planning to study pre-law, medicine, public policy, literature, or a related field.
preference will be given to current members of Macedonia United Methodist Church (Macedonia UMC) in Macedonia, Ohio.

Application
1280 East Aurora Road, Macedonia, OH, 44056
Deadline
Applications for the Betty Ann Livingston Scholarship should be received no later than May 15.
History
The scholarship was established as a memorial to Betty Ann Livingston by her family. Mrs. Livingston was an active member of Macedonia United Methodist Church from 1955 until her death on May 26, 2007. She was a self-educated, voracious reader who never had the opportunity to go to college but had a keen interest in education. She was devoted to the support of education, her church, and her community. For these reasons, establishing the memorial scholarship fund emerged as a natural way to celebrate her life and passions.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Martin Methodist College.
History: This fund was established in 1994 by Martin Methodist College.
Eligibility: Applicant must be attending Martin Methodist College.
Application: May be obtained from Martin Methodist College.
Deadline: Determined by Martin Methodist College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
(800) 467-1273

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Martin Methodist College.
History: This fund was established in 1995 by Martin Methodist College.
Eligibility: Applicant must be attending Martin Methodist College.
Application: May be obtained from Martin Methodist College.
Deadline: Determined by Martin Methodist College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
(800) 467-1273

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Martin Methodist College.
History: This fund was established in 1994 by Martin Methodist College.
Eligibility: Applicant must be attending Martin Methodist College.
Application: May be obtained from Martin Methodist College.
Deadline: Determined by Martin Methodist College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
(800) 467-1273

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Martin Methodist College.
History: This fund was established in 1994 by Martin Methodist College.
Eligibility: Applicant must be attending Martin Methodist College
Application: May be obtained from Martin Methodist College.
Deadline: Determined by Martin Methodist College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
(800) 467-1273

Martin Methodist College — Ella Ruth Davis Charitable Gift Annuity Scholarship Fund

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Martin Methodist College.
History: This fund was established in 1994 by Martin Methodist College and Ella Ruth Davis as a Charitable Gift Annuity with the beneficiary as Martin Methodist College.
Eligibility: Applicant must be attending Martin Methodist College
Application: May be obtained from Martin Methodist College.
Deadline: Determined by Martin Methodist College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
(800) 467-1273

Martin Methodist College — Con T. Welch Charitable Gift Annuity Scholarship Fund

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Martin Methodist College.
History: This fund was established in 1994 by Martin Methodist College and Con T. Welch as a Charitable Gift Annuity with the beneficiary as Martin Methodist College.
Eligibility: Applicant must be attending Martin Methodist College.
Application: May be obtained from Martin Methodist College.
Deadline: Determined by Martin Methodist College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
(800) 467-1273

Janie and Lee Mason Memorial Fund

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
be enrolled or planning to enroll at Kentucky Wesleyan College;
be preparing for ministry;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarships for students attending American University and Wesley Theological Seminary. Scholarships will initially rotate between American University and Wesley Theological Seminary until the amount of the available scholarship exceeds $10,000. At that time, the scholarships will be divided between the two institutions each year. The initial scholarship will be at American University for a student beginning academic year in fall of 2004.
History: This fund was established in 2003.
Eligibility: Applicant must:

Application: May be obtained from American University and Wesley Theological Seminary.
Deadline: Determined by American University Wesley Theological Seminary.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
(202) 885-6108
Financial Aid Office
Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Ave.
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 885-8663 - Phone

Dr. Chester A. McPheeters Scholarship

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be members of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
be seeking to become United Methodist ministers;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
be enrolled or planning to enroll at a United Methodist-related seminary or theological school;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To provide scholarship assistance to deserving young men and women who are interested in continuing their religious education to become ministers of the United Methodist Church.
History
Dr. McPheeters was the senior minister of Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Detroit, MI.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually. This fund is not yet at level to be awarded.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Dillard University and Centenary College of Louisiana.
History: This fund was established in 1997. Funds are sent annually on a rotating basis to Dillard University and Centenary College of Louisiana. They place these funds together with additional monies given by the Louisiana Conference Board of Laity and provide annual scholarships for the Daughenbaugh-Matheny Scholarship.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Resident of Louisiana
Current member of The Louisiana United Methodist Church
Attending or planning to attend one of Louisiana’s two Methodist institutions of higher education: Centenary College of Louisiana or Dillard University
At least a 2.5 GPA

Application: May be obtained from Louisiana Conference Board of Laity.
Deadline: Determined by the Louisiana Conference Board of Laity.
Contact:
Louisiana Conference Scholarship Chairperson
617 Greenfield Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71302

The Mae W. Morrow Honorary Scholarship Fund And The Marvin Ray Morrow Scholarship

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide student financial assistance to deserving United Methodist students who are members of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Claremont, NC.
History: This fund was established in 1983.
Eligibility: Applicant must:

Application: May be obtained from Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Claremont, NC.
Deadline: Determined by Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Claremont, NC.
Contact:
Bethlehem United Methodist Church
PO Box 233
231 East Catawba Street
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
(828) 459-7480

Lon Morris College Scholarship

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be enrolled or planning to enroll at Lon Morris College;
be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year ;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Lon Morris College.
History
This fund was established in 1979 by Lon Morris College.

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Scholarships may be granted for undergraduate, graduate, or professional study.
Applicants must:

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To assist needy students of high scholastic standing.
History
Ms. Morton was a member of the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation’s President’s Council and a lifelong United Methodist.

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be enrolled or planning to enroll in a United Methodist-related college, university, seminary or theological school;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To provide scholarship assistance to United Methodist students attending any United Methodist-related college, university, seminary or theological school.

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
be enrolled or planning to enroll in at any United Methodist-related college, university, seminary or theological school;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Native Alaskan United Methodist students enrolled or planning to enroll at any United Methodist-related college, university, seminary or theological school in the United States
United Methodist students enrolled or planning to enroll at Alaska Pacific University

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To provide scholarship assistance to Native Alaskan United Methodist students attending any United Methodist-related college or university; or to provide scholarship assistance to United Methodist students attending Alaska Pacific University.

Be an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Eugene, OR, for at least one year prior to consideration as an award recipient
Be able to state in writing how their further education will lead toward a career that exemplifies servanthood
May attend a United Methodist or a non-United Methodist institution for education beyond high school

Application: May be obtained from Trinity United Methodist Church, Eugene, OR.
Deadline: Determined by Trinity United Methodist Church, Eugene, OR.
Contact:
Trinity United Methodist Church
440 Maxwell Road
Eugene, Oregon 97404
(541) 688-3269

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Andrew College.
History: This fund was established in 1998 by The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor the 1998 recipient of the Stanley S. Kresge Award, which is presented annually to an active volunteer in a UM-related institution. A one-time gift of $10,000 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of the recipient is awarded to the UM-related institution where the recipient volunteers.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Application: May be obtained from Andrew College.
Deadline: Determined by Andrew College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Andrew College
413 College Street
Cuthbert, GA 39840
(229) 732-5938

Award: Amount available to be determined annually. This fund is not yet at level to be awarded.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance according to the student selection process established and administered by the Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Pleasant View, TN.
History: This fund was established in 1998.
Eligibility: Determined by Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Pleasant View, TN.
Application: May be obtained from Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Pleasant View, TN.
Deadline: Determined by Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Pleasant View, TN.
Contact:
Pleasant View United Methodist Church
2621 Church Street
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-3737

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to youth, from the Portland Community in Louisville Ky., attending any United Methodist higher education institution.
History: This fund was established in 2002.
Eligibility: Determined by Portland Promise Center, Louisville, KY.
Application: By invitation only
Deadline: Determined by Portland Promise Center, Louisville, KY
RED BIRD MISSIONARY CONFERENCE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students in the Red Bird Missionary Conference.
History: This fund was established in 1996.
Eligibility: Applicant must:

Application: May be obtained from The United Methodist Church Red Bird Missionary Conference.
Deadline: Determined by The United Methodist Church Red Bird Missionary Conference.
Contact:
The United Methodist Church Red Bird Missionary Conference
54 Queendale Center
Beverly, KY 40913
606-598-5915
606-598-6405 (Fax)

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide assistance for the humanitarian needs, which may include scholarships for needy and deserving students, of persons living in or near Claremont, NC.
History: This fund was established in 1989 by Jack M and Marguerite Morrow Cato in memory of Mrs. Cato’s parents, Marvin Ray and Mae W. Morrow.
Eligibility: Determined by Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Claremont, NC.
Application: May be obtained from Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Claremont, NC.
Deadline: Determined by Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Claremont, NC.
Contact:
Bethlehem United Methodist Church
PO Box 233
231 East Catawba Street
Claremont, North Carolina 28610
(828) 459-7480

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Southwestern College in Winfield, KS.
History: This fund was established in 2004 by Daniel F. and Martha S. Housholder to honor a former colleague, Dr. David Reed, in the Radiology Department of Wesley Medical center, who died in January, 2004. As a student at Southwestern College, Dr. Reed had an anonymous benefactor who helped provide the financing that he needed in order to attend college and medical school. When Dr. Reed finished medical school and tried to begin repaying this gift, the benefactor refused the money saying, “don’t pay it back, because you can’t; pay it forward.” Recipients of this scholarship will be encouraged to “pay the scholarship forward”.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year
Student in good academic standing as determined by Southwestern College
Student with demonstrated financial need
Award will be granted at the discretion of the President of Southwestern College

Application: May be obtained from Southwestern College.
Deadline: Determined by Southwestern College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Southwestern College
100 College St.
Winfield, KS 67156-2499
(316) 221-8236

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
be enrolled or planning to enroll in one of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities of The United Methodist Church, which includes the following:

Bennett College for Women
Bethune-Cookman College
Claflin University
Clark Atlanta University
Dillard University
Huston-Tillotson College
Meharry Medical College
Paine College
Philander Smith College
Rust College
Wiley College

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To provide scholarship assistance to students attending institutions supported by The Black College Fund of The United Methodist Church.
History
This fund was established in 1978 as a bequest in the Last Will and Testament of Mabel D. Russell.

(SEUT) — Seminario Evangelico Unido de Teologia (United Evangelical Theological Seminary) Endowment (NEW SCHOLARSHIP)
Award
Scholarships to be given yearly to applicants matching eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility
Only students who are planning to enroll full-time as seminarians at Seminario Evangelico Unido de Teologia (United Evangelical Theological Seminary). The scholarship is renewable yearly through maintaining the required GPA, specified degree program, and reapplication letter. Preference will be given to students who are members of churches identifiable to the Wesleyan traditions.
Application
To apply for this scholarship, please fill out the General Application (http://www.umhef.org/pdf_library/GeneralScholarshipApp2010.pdf) and mail to:
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation, Scholarships Office; 1001 19th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37215
Deadline
Applications for the Seminario Evangelico Unido de Teologia Scholarship should be received no later than April 1.
History
The scholarship endowment was established in November of 2008 with the purpose of creating a permanent fund for the Seminario Evangelico Unido de Teologia in El Escorial, Spain.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to United Methodist students at Ohio Wesleyan University exhibiting exemplary leadership in church, academic campus, and community outreach activities, exemplifying the servant leader qualities of John Sagan’s life.
History: This fund was established in 2000 by a gift from the Estate of John Sagan and by action of the UMHEF Board of Trustees to honor Mr. Sagan’s contributions to higher education. Mr. Sagan was a trustee of the UMHEF from 1994 until his death in 1999 .
Eligibility: Applicant must:

Be an active United Methodist student on full-time status at Ohio Wesleyan University
Be a sophomore, junior, or senior class status
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Have letters of recommendation from pastor, Dean of Student Services, and community outreach program(director/chaplain)

Application: May by obtained from Ohio Wesleyan University.
Deadline: Determined by Ohio Wesleyan University.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Associate Director Financial Aid
Ohio Wesleyan University
61 South Sandusky Street
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 368-3020 - Phone
(740) 368-3066 (Fax)

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students at Saint Paul School of Theology.
History: This fund was established in 1993.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Application: May be obtained from Saint Paul School of Theology.
Deadline: Determined by Saint Paul School of Theology.

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
The scholarship will be given on a three-year rotation to a rising sophomore attending Wiley College, Paine College, or Philander Smith College, in that order. This scholarship is awarded for one year and is not renewable.
Applicants must:

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
be enrolled or planning to enroll as a sophomore at Wiley College, Paine College, or Philander Smith College;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be recommended by the institution’s president;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to United Methodist students attending Wiley College,Paine College, or Philander Smith College.
History: This fund was established in 1999 through offerings and gifts to the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor Julius S., Jr. and Ianthia H. Scott for their years of invaluable leadership and service to The United Methodist Church and its related higher-education institutions and to the Division of Higher Education of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the denomination.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students who are members of Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, Sierra Vista, AZ.
History: This fund was established in 1997.
Eligibility: Applicant must:

Be a member in good standing at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, Sierra Vista, AZ
Be pursuing an education beyond high school
Have a high school GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Be chose through a Student Selection Process developed by the appropriate Committee at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, Sierra Vista, AZ
Preference shall be given to financially needy students who meet the aforementioned criteria and who wish to attend an institution of higher education to improve their “lot in life”
Evidence or history of excessive drug use including the use of alcohol will be cause for exclusion from consideration
Students wishing to attend schools of their own choice that are not related to The United Methodist Church will be given full attention by the Student Selection Committee and will not be excluded from eligibility. Schools falling into this category include Arizona-based institutions of Higher Education as well as technical, trade or nursing schools
Consideration will be granted to all applicants regardless of race, gender, or creed

Application: May be obtained from Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, Sierra Vista, AZ.
Deadline: Determined by Sierra Vista United Methodist Church, Sierra Vista, AZ.
Contact:
Sierra Vista United Methodist Church
3225 Saint Andrews Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ
(520) 378-3352

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Cornell College.
History: This fund was established in 2000 by The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor the 2000 recipient of the Stanley S. Kresge Award, which is presented annually to an active volunteer in a UM-related institution. A one-time gift of $10,000 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of the recipient is awarded to the UM-related institution where the recipient volunteers.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Application: May be obtained from Cornell College.
Deadline: Determined by Cornell College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Cornell College
600 1st St. W.
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-4477

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Hendrix College.
History: This fund was established in 2005 by The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor the 2005 recipient of the Stanley S. Kresge Award, which is presented annually to an active volunteer in a UM-related institution. A one-time gift of $10,000 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of the recipient is awarded to the UM-related institution where the recipient volunteers.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:
Member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year

Application: May be obtained from Hendrix College.
Deadline: May 15th
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Hendrix College
1600 Washington Ave.
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450- 1368

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Andrew College.
History: This fund was established in 1992 by the South Georgia Conference.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Application: May be obtained from Andrew College.
Deadline: Determined by Andrew College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Andrew College
413 College Street
Cuthbert, GA 39840-1395
(229) 732-5938

Bishop Robert H. Spain And Syble Spain Scholarship Fund, Martin Methodist College

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for students attending Martin Methodist College.
History: This fund was established in 2001 by friends of Bishop and Mrs. Spain.
Eligibility:

Awards shall be made on the basis of need as demonstrated through Martin Methodist College’s financial aid application procedures
First priority shall be given to students preparing for a career in a church-related vocation, and those active in the Center for Church Leadership programs
If, in any year no individual student is found eligible to receive the award, the College shall use its discretion in awarding the scholarship
Scholarship awards are for one year, but are renewable providing the recipient is making appropriate progress toward a degree

Application: May be obtained from Martin Methodist College.
Deadline: Determined by Martin Methodist College.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Martin Methodist College
433 West Madison
Pulaski, TN 38478
(800) 467-1273

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students who are members of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Orlando, FL.
History: This fund was established in 2002 by St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Orlando, FL.
Eligibility: Determined by St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Orlando, FL
Application: May be obtained from St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Orlando, FL.
Deadline: Determined by St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Orlando, FL.
Contact:
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
4851 S. Apopka Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 876-4991
(407) 876-6495 (Fax)

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Scholarships may be granted for undergraduate, graduate, or professional study.
Applicants must:

be preparing for Christian ministry;
be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
be enrolled or planning to enroll at a United Methodist-related college, university, seminary or theological school in the United States;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To provide scholarships to worthy persons coming from any race, from any place, and from any political or religious background, to study at any institution anywhere, provided such institution is approved by the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation.
History
Rev. Summers served as a United Methodist minister in southwest Oklahoma, Tennessee, and in the North Mississippi Conference for more than 60 years until the age of 90.

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
enrolled or planning to enroll in one of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities of The United Methodist Church, which includes the following:

Bennett College for Women
Bethune-Cookman College
Claflin University
Clark Atlanta University
Dillard University
Huston-Tillotson College
Meharry Medical College
Paine College
Philander Smith College
Rust College
Wiley College

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To provide scholarship assistance for students attending any of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities of The United Methodist Church.
History
Established in 1985 as a bequest of Ella A. Tackwood. Miss Tackwood, a member of the King Solomon United Methodist Church in Waycross, GA, was a professional educator who loved young people and assisted those who wanted to attend college. She was especially concerned with the average child – the C student who couldn’t afford school, and who probably couldn’t get scholarship help elsewhere. She wanted them to have a chance, and she had the gift of seeing a child’s potential.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide loans to enable United Methodist students to attend a United Methodist related college or university.
History: This fund was established in 2000 as a bequest in the Last Will and Testament of William George Thornborough, Jr.
Eligibility: Applicant must:

Be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year
Be a second year or sophomore student with a B average or above
Be enrolled in a United Methodist related college or university
Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Have demonstrated financial need/verified by DFA

Application: May be obtained from the Office of Loans and Scholarships of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
Deadline:
Contact: Office of Loans and Scholarships of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Peggy Worthy Townes Endowed Scholarship

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
This scholarship award is for one year, and is not renewable.
Applicants must:

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year ;
be an entering freshman at one of the United Methodist-related colleges or universities;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To provide scholarship assistance to United Methodist students attending any United Methodist-related college or university.
History
This fund was established in 2004 by the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor Peggy Worthy Townes for her faithful service to the Foundation as an employee for 17 years.

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Claremont School of Theology.
History: This fund was established in 1997 by the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor Thomas Trotter, general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry from 1973 to 1987 and president of Alaska Pacific University from 1987 to 1995. Dr. Trotter served as dean and professor at Claremont School of Theology from 1959 to 1973. While dean at Claremont, he was instrumental in developing the school’s international reputation.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Application: May be obtained from Claremont School of Theology.
Deadline: Determined by Claremont School of Theology.
Contact:
Director of Admissions
Claremont School of Theology
1325 North College Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711-3199
(909) 626-3521 Ext 1210

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Lindsey Wilson College.
History: This fund was established in 2002 by The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor the 2002 recipient of the Stanley S. Kresge Award, which is presented annually to an active volunteer in a UM-related institution. A one-time gift of $10,000 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of the recipient is awarded to the UM-related institution where the recipient volunteers.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Application: May be obtained from Lindsey Wilson College.
Deadline: April 1.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Lindsey Wilson College
210 Lindsey Wilson St.
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-8100

(UBL) — Biblica Laintoamericana Endowment (NEW SCHOLARSHIP)
Award
Scholarships to be given yearly to applicants matching eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility
Only students who are planning to enroll full-time as seminarians at Universidad Biblica Latinoamericana. The scholarship is renewable yearly through maintaining the required GPA, specified degree program, and reapplication letter. Preference will be given to students who are members of churches identifiable to the Wesleyan tradition.
Application
To apply for this scholarship, please fill out the General Application (http://www.umhef.org/pdf_library/GeneralScholarshipApp2010.pdf) and mail to:
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation, Scholarships Office; 1001 19th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37215
Deadline
Applications for the Universidad Biblica Latinoamericana Scholarship should be received no later than April 1.
History
The scholarship endowment was established in December 2008 with the purpose of creating a permanent fund for the Universidad Biblica Latinoamericana, a seminary based in Costa Rica with 19 centers in 14 countries.

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Partnership Endowment/Oklahoma City University Fund

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to United Methodist students attending Oklahoma City University.
History: This fund was established in 1999.
Eligibility: Applicant must:

Be a member of a United Methodist local church for at least one year
Be a leader in the local UMYF
Be admitted with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and must maintain a 3.0 GPA
Be approved by the vice-president for University-Church Relations of Oklahoma City University

Application: May be obtained from Oklahoma City University.
Deadline: Determined by Oklahoma City University.
Contact:
Financial Aid Office
Vice President University Church Relations
Oklahoma City University
2501 N. Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 521-5211

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to students attending Southwestern College in Winfield, KS.
History: This fund was established in 1999 by Richard B. and Julia Wilke.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year
Student in good academic standing as determined by Southwestern College
Student with strong Christian leadership potential
Participation in some Christian activities on campus, such as Disciple, chapel, FCA, or mission teams, etc…

Award: Amount available to be determined annually.
Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance for United Methodist students attending Lon Morris College.
History: This fund was established in 1999 by The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation to honor the 1999 recipient of the Stanley S. Kresge Award, which is presented annually to an active volunteer in a UM-related institution. A one-time gift of $10,000 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of the recipient is awarded to the UM-related institution where the recipient volunteers.
Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students meeting the following criteria:

Application: May be obtained from Lon Morris College.
Deadline: Determined by Lon Morris College.

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:

be planning to enter ministry;
be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
live in Virginia and enrolled or planning to enroll at a United Methodist-related seminary or theological school; or
live in Virginia and enrolled or planning to enroll at a United Methodist-related liberal arts school and study theology; or
live in Virginia and enrolled or planning to enroll at Virginia Wesleyan College at Norfolk, VA.

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To assist students from the state of Virginia who are attending a school of theology, or students who are involved in liberal arts education and who intend to study theology and be in ministry in The United Methodist Church.
History
Mr. Wright desired to assist students living in Virginia preparing for the ministry. It was his intent that the recipients of this scholarship repay the scholarship for others to use if they decided not to become ordained and give service in The United Methodist Church.

Award
Amount available determined annually. Minimum award is $1,000.
Eligibility
This scholarship award is for one year, and is not renewable.
Applicants must:

be a member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year;
be an entering freshman at one of the United Methodist-related colleges or universities in the United States;
have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Application
Use the Named Endowed Scholarship Application which may be downloaded from the Resource Library.
Deadline
Application must be postmarked no later than April 1.
Purpose
To provide scholarship assistance to United Methodist students attending any United Methodist-related college or university.
History
This fund was established in 2005 to honor Ken Yamada for his service and invaluable leadership on behalf of United Methodist higher education and its related higher education institutions.

Award
Amount available determined annually.
Eligibility
Funds will be distributed to students, faculty members and educational institutions for one or more of the following specific purposes:

Scholarship assistance to graduate or undergraduate students enrolled at Kwansei Gakuin University or other Japanese colleges and universities currently or formerly related to The United Methodist Church.
Scholarship assistance for Japanese students enrolled in American colleges or universities.
Stipends or other subvention for faculty exchanges between Kwansei Gakuin University (or other Japanese colleges and universities currently or formerly related to The United Methodist Church) and United Methodist related colleges and universities in the United States.
The establishment and maintenance of residential facilities for students at Kwansei Gakuin University, or other Japanese colleges and universities, for students desiring to live in a disciplined Christian environment.
Such other programs that the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation may determine would facilitate and enhance a continuing dialogue between Japanese and American students and educators on the role of Christian higher education.

Application
May be obtained from the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation or download application.
Deadline
Applications must be received in the UMHEF Scholarship Office by March 1st.
Purpose
To promote Christian higher education in Japan and academic and religious exchange between Japan and the United States.
History
This fund was established in 1983 by Mr. and Mrs. Tadashi Yamagata of Fort Worth, TX.