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!

$1.73 million awarded to 648 students!
$962,500 awarded in UM Dollars for Scholars awards!
$662,703 awarded in General Named Endowed awards!
Seminary scholarships
HBCU awards

Noella Barren, UMHEF Scholar“I wanted to express my profound gratitude for all of your time and support of my education. As my time at Duke University nears its end, I am deeply grateful for all of the opportunities that you have made possible for me.”

Noella Barron
Graduate of Duke University
and 3x UMHEF Scholar

See more Facts & Figures, Features, and more in the 2025 Annual Review!

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