Methodist College Scholarships

Are you an active member of your Methodist congregation who is planning on attending college in the near future? Perhaps you were unaware as you faced the hefty fees for a higher education that you may be eligible for a Methodist scholarship. Like many religions, active members of the church are often eligible for tuition assistance as a reward for their support and good standing in the church.

Though there are multiple scholarships available from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry funds, a student may not receive more than one United Methodist Scholarship during any single academic year.

Aside from these obligations, some scholarships require commitment to community service or volunteer work through the Methodist Church. Others are awarded to those pursuing a degree in theology. Yet others are merit based and offered for superior grades and scores on aptitude tests like the SAT or ACT.

Contact the ministry or speak to your local administration for further information regarding exact qualifications and requirements, as well as the application processes and deadlines for making application.

List of Methodist Scholarships

• David W. Self Scholarship — Up to $1000 awarded to two Methodist undergraduate students.


• Ernest and Eurice Miller Bass Scholarship Fund — $800 to $1000 awarded each year to 55-60 Methodist undergraduate students.


• J. A. Knowles Memorial Scholarship — $800 to $1200 awarded each year to 70 - 80 Methodist undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Texas college.


• Priscilla R. Morton Scholarship — $800 to $1200 awarded each year to 30 - 35 Methodist undergraduate students.


• United Methodist Church Ethnic Scholarship — $800 to $1000 awarded each year to 430 - 500 Methodist minority undergraduate students.


• United Methodist Church Hispanic, Asian, and Native American Scholarship — $1000 to $3000 awarded each year to 200 - 250 Methodist minority undergraduate and graduate students.


• William Heath Education Scholarship for Ministers, Priests and Missionaries — $100 to $350 awarded each year to Methodist or Episcopalian undergraduate students from selected Southern states.

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