Scholarships, loans available for UM college students

The United Methodist Loans and Scholarship Program is a churchwide service providing scholarships and loans to help supplement the financial needs of students.

Scholarships are awarded on an academic-year basis and are available to undergraduate students at more than 100 United Methodist-related colleges and universities. Most scholarships are designed for students pursuing a degree in theological studies, higher education administration, or older adults changing their careers. Applicants must be active, full members of a United Methodist church for at least one year, citizens or permanent U.S. residents, admitted to a full-time degree program, and maintaining a grade point average of 2.5 or above.

Loans are available to active, full members of a United Methodist church who are citizens or permanent U.S. residents and admitted to a degree program at an accredited college or university. They must possess a grade point average of at least a C. Loans are made per calendar year with the maximum loan of $1,500 for students enrolled in UM-related schools or $1,200 for non-UM schools. No more than $9,000 can be borrowed during a student's entire educational program.

For more information, application forms, or resource kits, contact General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, The UMC, Office of Loans and Scholarships, P.O. Box 871, Nashville, Tenn. 37202-0871, or call 615/340-7344 (Scholarship phone) or 615/340-7346 (Loan phone).

Last updated on 01/14/2004

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