General Named Endowed Scholarships

Applications Open Through April 1

The UMHEF General Named Endowed Scholarship program includes awards of varying amounts from 130+ named scholarship funds established by various donors. These traditionally competitive awards consider GPA, income, leadership, etc. Strong preference is given to students attending United Methodist-related schools in the United States. In rare cases, a student attending a non-UM-related school may be awarded.

Unlike the UM Dollars for Scholars program, General Named Endowed Scholarships do not require matching funds from a student’s church.

Eligibility

In addition to these basic eligibility requirements, some funds have additional criteria (i.e. from a specific state/region, majoring in specified field, etc.) that students must meet in order to be considered. Some awards are also designated to support students of various diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. We will match you with the award(s) for which you are most eligible based on your completed application.

How to Apply

After reading through the following information, APPLY HERE.

What’s Required:

In addition to personal, school, and financial information, this application requires an official transcript from your most recently attended school as well as letters of recommendation from a teacher/professor and your pastor. The application will as you to provide the names and addresses of persons who will provide these on your behalf. We recommend collecting this information before you begin your application to avoid delays.

Deadline:

Applications must be received by April 1, 2025. This date considers the expected FAFSA delays; UMHEF will not offer additional extensions as in previous years.

After You Apply:

Once you have submitted your application, please watch your email and/or mail for a notification about your award status. (Be sure to provide us with an email address you check often!) This notice will include important instructions for students who are awarded a scholarship. Please do not contact us about the status of your application unless you have not heard from us by June 15.