Lifting Up Tomorrow's Leaders

Please carefully review the eligibility requirements and deadlines specified on each application. Award decisions are made each spring for the following school year.

For questions, click here to contact Caroline Wood, Associate Director of Programs, or reach Caroline at 888-450-1956, ext. 1002.

Rachel Colleen Allred Scholarship Fund

• Supports students in the Western North Carolina Conference attending United Methodist colleges and universities

William W. Blanton Ministerial Scholarship Fund

• Supports certified candidates for ordained ministry who intend to serve in the Western North Carolina Conference

William Robert Alexander and Mattie Dee Turner Alexander Fund

• Supports racial and ethnic minority students involved in Christian evangelism

Cornelius F. and Hettie C. Womble Ministerial Education Fund

• Supports certified candidates for ministry who intend to serve in the Western North Carolina Conference

Rex A. and Nancy P. Idol Memorial Fund

• Supports students who are members of United Methodist congregations in Forsyth, Stokes and Davie counties in North Carolina

In the Spotlight: Meet Foundation scholarship recipients

• Read about 2024 scholarship recipients bringing God’s message of hope to a world in great need.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

• United Methodist Higher Education Foundation