Serving United Methodist Students
GBHEM Scholarships offers financial aid to United Methodist students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Every year, an average of $4 million is awarded to help students in the United States and abroad pursue their dreams through higher education. With this financial aid, GBHEM is opening pathways for students of all backgrounds to earn their degrees and serve as the next generation of leaders for the church and the world.
List of Scholarships
The GBHEM scholarship application opens in January each year. You may only submit one application per year, which will be screened for all possible eligible programs. You may indicate on the first page of your application which of the below listed programs you would most like to be considered for. Scholarship programs are divided into three categories:
Where Does the Money Come From?
Funding for scholarships is made possible through the generosity of our fellow United Methodists and through decades of sound financial stewardship by our agency. Financial support for all GBHEM and scholarships comes from five primary sources:
22% from wills and annuities
13% from United Methodist Special Sundays
1% from online gifts.
1% from fiduciary income
Our Theological Commitment to Education Access
The General Boards of Higher Education and Ministry and Global Ministries share a theological commitment to working to provide access to education. This commitment includes providing scholarships and other assistance to persons from disadvantaged groups that cannot access education and opportunities on the same basis as others. This commitment is grounded in our Methodist theological heritage and our beliefs about God’s call to work for mission and justice in the world.
As United Methodists, we believe that all people are created in the image of God and of sacred worth. We further believe that all people have a right to education. We recognize, however, that not all people have access to education. As United Methodists, our faith compels us to take concrete actions to oppose injustices that disregard the inherent worth of all people. This includes tangible steps to promote access to education through scholarships.
How to Apply For Scholarships
The 2025 general application for all GBHEM scholarships has closed. Join the Interest List and we will send you an email reminder when the application window is about to open for 2026 Scholarships.
100% Goes to Students
Every year, we award an average of $4 million to help students in the United States and abroad pursue their dreams through higher education.
