Tell Others about UMHEF Scholarships
If you represent one of our many United Methodist-related schools, churches, or partners, we appreciate you including information about our scholarships on your website and in communications. This is a simple way to ensure these important details are discoverable by students and parents.
Not sure what to include? Copy and paste the following details onto your website and in other communications. For additional promo materials, visit our Media Resources page; more will be added in the coming weeks!
General Announcement
Scholarships from the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
Every year, the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation awards more than $2 million in scholarships to Methodist students attending a United Methodist-related school. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be open January 1 – April 1. Awards range from $500 to $10,000 and include:
UM Dollars for Scholarship Scholarship – A matching program worth up to $4,000
General Named Endowed Scholarships – One application considers students for 130+ scholarships
Other Scholarships – Including students at HBCUs, attending seminary, or from diverse backgrounds
Learn more about UMHEF scholarships and how to apply HERE.
Social Media Post Ideas
Tag @UMHEF on Facebook, Instagram, and X in the following posts!
Caption Idea 1 (General):
Attention students! The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation awards more than $2 million in scholarships every year to students attending UM-related schools. Higher education is possible! Visit https://umhef.org to learn more. #UMHEF #scholarships
Caption Idea 2 (General):
Do you need money for college or seminary? @UMHEF awards scholarships to United Methodist and select other students attending UM schools. Applications open January 1. #UMHEF #scholarships
Caption Idea 3 (UM Dollars for Scholars):
The @UMHEF Dollars for Scholars scholarship program takes $1,000 from a students United Methodist Church and matches it for a total of up to $4,000. Learn more at https://umhef.org/umdfs.
Caption Idea 4 (HBCU Awards):
Did you know that @UMHEF awards scholarships to Methodist students attending United Methodist-related HBCUs? You can get up to $5,000! Learn more at https://umhef.org/hbcus
Pair these captions with one of the following images:
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