HBCU Scholarships
UMHEF offers scholarships to students attending select HBCUs.
Several endowed funds support students of the following United Methodist-related Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). Awards range in value between $500-$5,000.
- Bennett College
- Bethune-Cookman University
- Claflin University
- Clark Atlanta University
- Dillard University
- Gammon Theological Seminary
- Huston-Tillotson University
- Paine College
- Philander Smith University
- Rust College
- Wiley University
Eligibility
Applicants for these awards must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Attending or planning to attend an HBCU listed above
- Be a member of one of these churches for at least one year before applying: The United Methodist Church, African Methodist Episcopal Church, AME Zion Church, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, and churches that have disaffiliated from The UMC.
- Be in good standing with the college/university
- GPA of at least 2.5
How to Apply
To be considered for this award, submit the General Named Endowed Scholarship application, which will open January 1, 2026. Instructions and a link to the application will be posted at How to Apply.