Impact & Reach Celebrating life-changing support of Methodist students!

Since 1965, the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has been educating tomorrow’s leaders by making it financially possible for students to attend United Methodist-related schools of higher education. Here’s a look at the impact and reach of scholarships awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year. We’re grateful for partnering foundations, churches, schools, and donors who make this life-changing impact possible!

UMHEF awarded $2.3 Million in scholarships to 648 students in 2025-2026.
$1.56 million awarded to 361 students through UM Dollars for Scholars.
22 UM conference foundations partnered with UMHEF's Dollars for Scholars program.
UM General Named Endowed figures + amount awarded to seminary students
quote from UMHEF scholar, Noella Barron

Thank you!

Learn more about UMHEF and ways you can join in educating tomorrow’s leaders.