General Named Endowed Scholarships

The UMHEF General Named Endowed Scholarship program includes awards of varying amounts from 130+ named scholarship funds established by various donors. These traditionally competitive awards consider GPA, income, leadership, etc. Strong preference is given to students attending United Methodist-related schools in the United States. In rare cases, a student attending a non-UM-related school may be awarded. Unlike the UM Dollars for Scholars program, General Named Endowed Scholarships do not require matching funds from a student’s church.

Applications open January 1, 2026. Instructions and a link to the application will be posted on How to Apply.

Eligibility

In addition to these basic eligibility requirements, some funds have additional criteria (i.e. from a specific state/region, majoring in specified field, etc.) that students must meet in order to be considered. Some awards are also designated to support students of various diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. We will match you with the award(s) for which you are most eligible based on your completed application.

What’s Next?

Once you have submitted your application, please watch your email and/or mail for a notification about your award status. Notifcations will be sent over the summer. (Be sure to provide us with an email address you check often!) This notice will include important instructions for students who are awarded a scholarship.