Scholarships

Are you pursuing higher education? Scholarships are available for undergraduates attending United Methodist-related institutions and seminary students preparing for service in the Church.

Apply for a Scholarship

Please carefully review the eligibility requirements and deadlines specified on each application.

Award decisions are made each spring for the following school year. If you have questions, please click here to contact Rev. Annalee Allen, Director of Reynolds Ministries and Programs, or reach Annalee at 888-450-1956, Ext. 1504.

2024 Scholarship Opportunities

Rachel Colleen Allred Scholarship Endowment Fund

  • Provide scholarships to students in the Western North Carolina Conference of the UMC attending a United Methodist college or university.

William W. Blanton Ministerial Scholarship Fund

  • Provide scholarships for certified candidates for ordained ministry who plan to serve in the Western North Carolina Conference of the UMC.

William Robert Alexander and Mattie Dee Turner Alexander Fund

  • Provides scholarships to ethnic minority students and supports Christian evangelism.

Cornelius F. and Hettie C. Womble Ministerial Education Fund

  • Provides scholarships to certified candidates for ministry who plan to serve in the Western North Carolina Conference of the UMC.

Other Scholarship Opportunities
United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

Story Spotlight: Meet a Scholarship Recipient
Read an inspiring devotion from Camille Roddy, a past recipient of the William R. and Mattie T. Alexander Scholarship.