United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Scholarships

Paying for college is hard. Each year, UMHEF invites students to apply scholarships to help make attending college or seminary less of a financial burden. A nonprofit foundation, we award $2+ million annually to students attending United Methodist-related schools.

Application link: UMHEF Scholarship Opportunities

What You Need to Know

Full instructions will be provided on each application, when they open on January 1, 2026. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Review UMHEF’s eligibility requirements and FAQs.
• Please use an email address you check often on your application; this is the primary method we will use to contact you with questions and notification of your award status.
• Award notifications will be sent via email or USPS using information you provide on your application in the summer.
• Awarded students will be asked to provide a Verification of Enrollment Form, which will be sent with your award notification. It must be returned by October 1, 2026.
• Once enrollment is verified, awarded funds will be sent directly to your school by mid-November; exceptions may apply.
• Parents, if you are helping your child apply, please be sure to provide their information – not your own – where requested on the application(s).