Scholarship for MDIV Students

The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 5, 2020 for the 2020-2021 academic year

The North Alabama United Methodist Foundation is a matching donor in the scholarship described below:

Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship
$2,500 - $12,500

Designated for Full time, MDIV students enrolled at one of the 13 United Methodist seminaries/schools of theology, enrolled as pursuing certified candidacy or certified candidate for ministry (elder or deacon), with demonstrated merit, progress, and commitment in the candidacy process. Demonstrated financial need and how this scholarship will help avoid additional student loans. Applicants will receive and must participate in assistance from a financial counselor from the EY Financial Planning Center. Award amount is based on matching donations and award approval from participating donors which could be one or more of the following:

  • Lilly Endowment National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders

  • General Board of Higher Education Ministry

  • The United Methodist Seminary School of Theology student is enrolled

  • The student’s annual conference

  • The North Alabama United Methodist Foundation

Apply online at:  GBHEM.org/ScholarshipApplication