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Home | Scholarships, Grants, and Financial Aid

SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND FINANCIAL AID


College Scholarships & Grants

Undergraduate Collegiate Ministry Grant

The East Ohio Conference supports and awards grants to undergraduate campus ministries to empower them to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Details can be found on the application below. Questions about this grant can be sent to Rev. David Macdonald, Chair of the East Ohio Conference Board of Higher Education & Christian Campus Ministry (BHECCM).

Funding Application due by January 31, 2023
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Methodist Foundation of Ohio Scholarships

Scholarships are available to United Methodists who are attending college for their undergraduate degrees. To qualify you must: be a full-time student; have strong academic performance; and be active in a local United Methodist church in the East Ohio Conference. Preference is given to those attending a United Methodist college. Some scholarships are reserved for the children of United Methodist clergy in East Ohio. Learn more and apply by March 1.

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) Scholarships

The vision of the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) is that it be economically possible for any qualified United Methodist student to attend college.  Preference is given to students enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time degree program (graduate or undergraduate) at a regionally accredited United Methodist-related college, university, or seminary in the United States. Visit the following websites for more information on scholarships:

  • General Named Endowed Scholarships
  • United Methodist Dollars for Scholars Program
  • Special Scholarships

Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM) Scholarship

The Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry offers a scholarship of up to $5,000 to present CCYM graduating students based on merit and maintaining a minimum 3.​0 GPA. Create a profile and apply by March 30, 2023.

Merit Scholarship

The Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry offers a scholarship of up to $5,000 to applicants based on merit. These are one-time awards, but students may continue to reapply for as long as they remain eligible. Create a profile and apply by March 30, 2023.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Merit Scholarship

The Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry offers a scholarship of up to $5,000 to applicants who have maintained a minimum 3.​0 GPA. Create a profile and apply by March 30, 2023.

GBHEM Loans and Scholarships

The General Board of Higher Education & Ministry (GBHEM) offers financial aid to United Methodist students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Deadline to submit applications is March 30, 2023.

Scholarships are offered in three categories: General Scholarships, Racial-Ethnic Scholarships, and Ministry as a Career Scholarships.

John M. Roseberry Scholarship

The scholarship is open to any racial or ethnic minority college-bound undergraduate student who is a member of an EOC United Methodist Church. Learn more and apply by March 31, 2022.

Town & Country Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded annually to students attending a United Methodist college, university, or seminary. The scholarship is based on the following criteria, which are listed in order of priority: those entering or engaging in studies leading to careers in ordained or diaconal ministries; those preparing for full-time Christian service in town and country parish settings; and those intending to enter some area of Christian service including but not limited to teaching and health care. Priority is also given to members of United Methodist churches in East Ohio. Learn more and apply by April 15.

Stoody-West Fellowship

The $6,000 fellowship assists one United Methodist student in their post-graduate study at an accredited U.S. college or university who intends on pursuing a career in religious journalism. The purpose of the fellowship is to enhance the recipient's professional competence through news writing for secular press, church press, or church institutions in print, electronic, and broadcast media formats. Learn more and apply.

Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students

The $2,500 scholarship is given to one ethnic minority United Methodist undergraduate pursuing religion journalism or mass communication at an accredited U.S. college or university. The scholarship promotes excellence in communication ministry through electronic and print journalism. Learn more and apply.

 

Seminary Scholarships & Grants

Methodist Foundation of Ohio Firebrand Scholarship

This scholarship provides full tuition for a seminarian whom we believe is a future transformational leader in the church. To qualify you must: be on track to be ordained by age 35; be a full-time student at a United Methodist-approved seminary; and be committed to serving in the local church in the East Ohio Conference. Learn more and apply by March 1.

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) Scholarships

The vision of the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) is that it be economically possible for any qualified United Methodist student to attend college.  Preference is given to students enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time degree program (graduate or undergraduate) at a regionally accredited United Methodist-related college, university, or seminary in the United States. Visit the following websites for more information on scholarships:

  • General Named Endowed Scholarships
  • United Methodist Dollars for Scholars Program
  • Special Scholarships

GBHEM Loans and Scholarships

The General Board of Higher Education & Ministry (GBHEM) offers financial aid to United Methodist students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Deadline to submit applications is March 30, 2023.

Scholarships are offered in three categories: General Scholarships, Racial-Ethnic Scholarships, and Ministry as a Career Scholarships.

Board of Ministry Scholarship

The East Ohio Conference Board of Ministry offers a scholarship to students attending University Senate-approved seminaries. Learn more and apply by April 15, 2022.

Forum for Theological Exploration Grants & Fellowships

Forum for Theological Exploration provides grants and fellowships to cultivate tomorrow’s leaders, pastors, and theological educators.

Fellowships and grants are offered in two categories: Young Adults & Students, and Church & Faith Leaders.

 

Ministry and Local Church Grants

Board of Missions Grants

Information on grants and scholarships from the Board of Missions is available on the Missions Grants, Scholarships, and Reports page.

Methodist Foundation of Ohio Mission to the Local Community Grant

The Methodist Foundation of Ohio welcomes requests from churches that are in mission to its local community through feeding programs, health and wellness programs, services for children and adults at risk, educational opportunities, and more. It does not fund requests for capital improvements that are not mission-related, debt retirement, or operating funds. Learn more and apply by March 1.

Multicultural Vitality Board Small Church Project Grant

The Multicultural Vitality Board is receiving grant applications for small church projects that benefit racial ethnic ministries of the local church or the East Ohio Conference. Applications must be received by May 1, 2022, for projects to be completed in the 2021-2022 church year that ends June 30. Learn more and apply.

United Methodist Appalachian Ministry Network Hunger and Poverty Grant

Apply for a United Methodist Appalachian Ministry Network grant to be used for projects within the geographic region of Appalachia and that serve a majority of Appalachian people. Grants cannot be used for agency/ministry operating expenses but may be used for non-agency/ministry resource persons. Apply by April 15, 2023, and September 15, 2023.

East Ohio Ministry Micro Grants

East Ohio Ministry Micro Grants are for Fresh Expressions, small groups, and/or new ministry that seek to reach those not within the current church community. These micro grants, which may be awarded up to $2,000 as determined by Board of Congregational Development, must be spent by Dec 31, 2023. Apply by April 3, 2023.

 

Continuing Education Scholarships & Grants

OCUIR Continuing Education Scholarship

The Office of Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships (OCUIR) offers a scholarship of up to $200 to attend a continuing education event that will train the recipient to act as an ecumenical partner and/or teach about interreligious topics. Learn more and apply.

Multicultural Vitality Board Continuing Education Grant

The Multicultural Vitality Board is receiving grant applications for ministries that promote the professionalism, education, and ability of clergy and laity of the East Ohio Conference to engage in ministry related to multicultural vitality. Learn more and apply in writing. Learn more and apply online.

 

The East Ohio Conference Office:
located in North Canton, OH,
near Akron-Canton Airport.

Address:
8800 Cleveland Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Phones:
Local: (330) 499-3972
Toll Free: (800) 831-3972

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

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