Financial Aid from Our UMC Partners

United Methodist Scholarships

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships

Eligibility: 1-year UM membership minimum, any accredited institution

Average awards: Undergraduate $500- $1,000; graduate $1,000 - $2,000

Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship: $2,500 - $12,500

Visit the section for a full list of scholarships and eligibility requirements.

Apply: January 3–March 5 for Fall 2020 award

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United Methodist Loans

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships

Eligibility: 1-year UM membership minimum, any accredited institution, creditworthy cosigner

Borrowing limit: Up to $10,000/ year or $40,000/ lifetime

Repayment terms: Deferred 4% UM institution or 5% non-UM institution; 3.75% immediate repayment

Visit the section for complete details on loans, eligibility and terms.

Apply: Dec 13–May 2 for Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 May 6–Oct 15

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World Communion and Leadership Development Grants

General Board of Global Ministries

Need more information

Apply: June 15 for pre-application materials; October 15 for full application


Dollars for Scholars

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

Awards: Up to $4,000

Visit the web section for complete details.

Apply: January 1 – March 1